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To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

While the public thinks Putin’s foreign policies have improved Moscow’s international influence and the state of the Russian military, fewer now say they have boosted their country’s image abroad.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

But the public is more ready than ever to enter peace negotiations.

Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.