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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.

“If the United States can’t lead by example as a defender of democracy and the rule of law at home, we’ll have a hard time defending them elsewhere,” says Elizabeth Shackelford.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

"I think that President Biden, in a way, is mirroring what he senses is a changing attitude in a part of our society," said Cécile Shea.

"The Biden administration’s approach to foreign policy is realpolitik from top to bottom," Paul Poast writes.

Bruce Jentleson coauthors four suggestions for mitigating the pitfalls and maybe even pulling off a success at the Summit for Democracy in Politico.

A key purpose of the meeting is to create a countercoalition against Russia and China, Paul Poast argues.

As attention returns to Gaza, majorities view a breakthrough in negotiations as unlikely in the foreseeable future.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

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

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

“Those who want democracy to succeed must help make the case,” argues Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune. Case in point: the US impact on coups.

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.