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

The 2007 Chicago Council Survey broke new ground in international public opinion research to discover commonalities in public opinion around the world.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

Raghuram Rajan explains what bananas reveal about markets and governments, the importance of communities in economics, and whether China or India has a more enviable economy.

But nearly a quarter century after the September 11 attacks, Americans still view international terrorism as among the most critical threats to the United States.

Alexander Hitch explains the difference between manipulating and managing a currency and examines the advantages for China to engage in manipulation.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

As Putin's reach extends beyond Russia, civil society groups grapple with a crackdown at home and threats from abroad.

“Both sides continue to pursue policies that appear aimed more at competition and confrontation,” writes Paul Heer in the National Interest.