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While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

Will gas flow in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine? Council President Ivo Daalder argues on CNN it is "inconceivable."

Scott MacMillan recalls 2015 World Food Prize winner Fazle Hasan Abed's legacy and its impact on food security.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

How does Russia find its way out? Elizabeth Shackelford says it depends on what Putin believes he can accomplish and sell at home as a victory.

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

The goal of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not to defeat Russia per se, but to convince the West its continued support is worth it, Paul Poast argues.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

“The people of Russia and those around Putin must realize he's led them into a costly dead end,” Council President Ivo Daalder tells CNBC's Shepard Smith.

As Russia-NATO talks commence in Brussels, Council President Ivo Daalder analyzes President Vladimir Putin's position on Ukraine with CNN’s Bianna Golodryga.

"MAGA Republicans are playing into the perception that foreign crises are soaking up scarce dollars that could be used at home," Paul Poast writes.

What is behind the recent wave of instability between states on Russia’s southern periphery? Joshua Kucera and Madeleine Reeves discuss.

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended the global food system? Food security experts Ertharin Cousin and Teresa Welsh discuss.

The European Union has bold goals to wean itself from Russian energy. Can it succeed?

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Ivo Daalder spoke with Diane Rhem about why Ukraine is so important to Russia, what it means for Europe's security, and how the US can deescalate the situation.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

In lieu of a new World Review, Ivo Daalder talks with Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd about the foreign policy objectives of the United States and China and how these superpowers can prevent competition from sparking a conflict.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Why microchips are at the heart of the geopolitical contest between the US and China.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Molly Montgomery and William Rugeroin Deep Dish to discuss if dealing with Putin is a lost cause or not.

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.

The world's democracies need a way to fight back against coercive economic actions by authoritarian governments, argue Ivo Daalder and Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

"It is no surprise that Zelenskyy is trying all he can to change the war’s dynamics and avoid this outcome," Paul Poast writes.

"As long as Russians are able to export oil, especially to China, that's going to keep them financially afloat," Paul Poast explains on WGN.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

Russia's use of a nuclear weapon in Ukraine would be catastrophic, but not solely because of the physical damage the it would cause, Paul Poast writes.

“The most important lesson from the Ukraine crisis regarding Taiwan is not for Beijing or Taipei, but Washington,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.