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There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

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

Journalists Nirmal Ghosh and Elise Labott join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.

Winning hearts and minds doesn't defeat insurgent groups, author Jacqueline Hazelton argues. So why does the United States still rely on counterinsurgency?

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.