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The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates Russia’s actions in and against Ukraine pose the gravest threat to European security.

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia.

Opinion surveys conducted in both the United States and Russia reflect similar disappointment and continued mistrust among the general publics.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey signals the US-Russian relationship is challenged by communication, media coverage, and the countries’ presidents.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states.

Recent surveys reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.

On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

"There is a major risk of Russian military activity in Ukraine in the next few months," Council President Ivo Daalder tells Business Insider.

Cécile Shea discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions and the call between President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Chicago Tonight.

Ivo Daalder spoke with Diane Rhem about why Ukraine is so important to Russia, what it means for Europe's security, and how the US can deescalate the situation.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

To deter Russia, America must help revive the region’s security architecture, Council President Ivo Daalder and James M. Goldgeier argue.

Council President Ivo Daalder joins Channel 4 to explain what he thinks the situation in Kazakhstan tells us about President Putin and his power in the post-Soviet region.

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

“An end to NATO enlargement or withdrawing forces from the east will not stop Putin. Only full support of Ukraine can do that,” writes Ivo Daalder in the Financial Times.

“This is a big crisis; it’s certainly the biggest crisis since the end of the cold war,” says Council President Ivo Daalder on CBS' Sunday Newsroom.

"What Putin is really interested in is not occupying Ukraine, but controlling its government," argues Ivo Daalder on BBC Newsday.

The administration's response to Russia's aggression is "honest, complex and appropriate," argues Elizabeth Shackelford in the Chicago Tribune.

What will come of Sergeĭ Lavrov and Antony Blinken’s phone call? Council President Ivo Daalder joins Deep State Radio to discuss.

Americans are evenly split on whether to send troops to defend Ukraine, likely a sign of bipartisanship on the issue, argues Dina Smeltz in War on the Rocks.

Economic sanctions: what they are, how the US has used them in foreign policy, and considerations for current policymakers.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

Council President Ivo Daalder updates WBEZ’s Reset on the Council's Centennial Celebration and the latest in Ukraine.

"There's the immediate standoff yes, between Russia and Ukraine, but there’s also a wider aperture," says Dina Smeltz. She and Elizabeth Shackelford look deeper on WGN.

Putin is "hoping to divide Ukrainians, first and foremost, and hoping to find some leader he can install to do his bidding," predicts Ivo Daalder on ABC Radio.

Can Ukraine actually defend itself against a much mightier Russian army? Council President Ivo Daalder discusses with Christiane Amanpour.

Putin’s so-called peacekeeping mission is “totally akin to an attack on Ukraine,” argues Council President Ivo Daalder on CBS with Tanya Rivero and Jim Axelrod.

Cécile Shea joins Julian Hayda, Ian Kelly, and John Mearsheimer to discuss Russian troops entering Ukraine on WTTW's Chicago Tonight.

"I think this is a turning point in European security and global security," says Council President Ivo Daalder with Robert Siegel for Moment Magazine.

Kjell Engelbrekt argues that the high stakes of the Ukraine invasion could bring about the end of Putin's regime.

Putin is playing a high stakes game - and if the war does not end quickly, he may find it difficult to win.

Will Russia’s elites support Putin’s war? Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford raises this and more on ABC 7 Chicago.

What can the United States do to stop Russian's war in Ukraine? Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford weighs in on Fox 32 Chicago.

Ivo Daalder outlines three major strategies to support Ukraine and stop Putin’s aim to revise global order on the Guardian’s podcast.

Council President Ivo Daalder joined CBS News for analysis of what’s to come in Ukraine and Eastern Europe as a whole if the West can’t stay unified.

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.

What good does a unified NATO do for Ukraine at this point? Council President Ivo Daalder unpacks this and more with NPR’s Scott Simon.

Ivo Daalder joins Ian Kelly on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight to discuss the impact of sanctions on the Russian Central Bank as violence intensifies in Ukraine.

In a shift from just a month ago, the Japanese public favors tough sanctions on Russia in concert with the US and Europe.