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Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

There is general agreement in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the economy and climate change, but there’s a difference of opinion on immigration.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

The 1998 Chicago Council Survey results reflect a "guarded engagement" by a largely satisfied superpower.

Host Brian Hanson checks the pulse of democracy in Nicaragua with researcher Ryan Berg and journalist Cindy Regidor.

Ian Klaus explores the “City and State Diplomacy Act” that seeks to mandate an official ambassador for State and municipal relations with foreign governments.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.