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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

“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.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.

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

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

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

“This is a big crisis; it’s certainly the biggest crisis since the end of the cold war,” says Council President Ivo Daalder on CBS' Sunday Newsroom.

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

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

If Russia does ultimately lose the war, Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast argues, it will be a great victory for the West and NATO.

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

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

“The war crime of destroying cultural heritage is yet another reason to say ‘nyet’ to Russian recolonization,” write Thomas Weiss and James Cuno in the Wall Street Journal.

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

Public opinion polling shows a lack of consensus about where cyberattacks fall within the escalatory ladder of conventional warfare.

Tanvi Mandan and Srinath Raghavan unpack India’s foreign policy calculations between Russia, China, and a unified West.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

By providing Kyiv with tangible security guarantees, Moscow would be made to understand it will never determine Ukraine’s future.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?