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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.

Check out our weekly roundup of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

Experts Steven Cook and Henri Barkey and economist Phil Levy share their views on the global ramifications of Turkey's economic crisis.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

The US public is now equally split on whether Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is justified or not.

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

Issues around object provenance have hit the museum industry hard. Here’s a list of Illinois institutions that have dealt with controversies in this arena.