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More than half also say the decline of democracies around the world, foreign interference in American elections, and the conflict in the Middle East pose critical threats to vital US interests.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

How are soaring costs affecting lives and testing political support for sanctions on Russia?

Can the United States and Russia still work together on nuclear nonproliferation?

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.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

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

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

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

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

Asian Americans are far more likely to support US intervention on behalf of Taipei in the case of a Chinese invasion.

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

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

A plurality of Kenyans express somewhat or very positive opinions about the economic influences of outside state actors in their country.

The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.

Dina Smeltz joins a panel of fellow experts to unpack where the US public stands as the war continues.

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

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast joins the podcast to break down Ukraine’s extraordinary counteroffensive.

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

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

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

"There's the immediate standoff yes, between Russia and Ukraine, but there’s also a wider aperture," says Dina Smeltz. She and Elizabeth Shackelford look deeper on WGN.

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.

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.

While most Democrats favor taking an active part in world affairs, Republicans remain divided.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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

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

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

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

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

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

Young Russians may be more likely than their elders to give Israel the benefit of the doubt in its conflict with Hamas.

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

Independents who lean toward neither party could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election.

ChicagoGlobal analyzed the biggest donations made by Chicagoland residents to PACs. Here’s what the data says about their foreign policy priorities.

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.

"Now the question is working out the conditions [...] and not tie it to a condition that Russia has control over," says Ivo Daalder.

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

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

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

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

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