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  1. Emerging Leaders Class of 2020

    Each year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs selects a highly competitive cohort of Chicago’s up-and-coming professionals to participate in its Emerging Leaders Program. Meet the class of 2020.

  2. Two million people gathered to protest in Hong Kong
    Mason Yim

    Hong Kong's Young and Old Are Split Over Who is to Blame

    Blog Post
    by Brendan Helm

    A recent survey among Hong Kong residents shows that they're dissatisfied with the actions of the police and support an independent investigation into the protest's origins and potential police abuse.

  3. An American flag waving in wind, across a hazy sky
    James Balensiefen

    Alliance of Democracies—from America First to American Led

    Blog Post
    by Paul Poast

    Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

  4. Supporters cheer for the Democratic Progressive Party during an elections rally
    Ng Han Guan / AP

    How Could Young Voters Affect Taiwan's Election?

    Blog Post
    by Hope O'Dell

    At least a quarter of Taiwan’s eligible voters are between 20 and 40 years old, a group that overwhelmingly supports an independent Taiwan.

  5. helicopters fly displaying Taiwan's flag
    Chiang Ying-ying / AP

    AAPI Views on the US-Taiwan Security Relationship

    Blog Post
    by Saafya Alnaqib, Craig Kafura

    Asian Americans are far more likely to support US intervention on behalf of Taipei in the case of a Chinese invasion.

  6. Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo campaigning
    Reuters

    Japan Prepares for Its First Post-Abe Election

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura

    Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

  7. Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
    Reuters

    Takeaways from Pelosi's Trip to Taiwan

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura

    US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

  8. Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe
    Reuters

    Liberal vs. Moderate Democrats on Use of US Troops

    Blog Post
    by Emily Sullivan

    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.

  9. The Tibetan community in The Netherlands holding banners in a square to protest against the celebration of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
    Reuters

    Global Polls Find Publics Split on Beijing Boycott

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura

    Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

  10. People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan
    Reuters

    Younger Americans' Views on Taiwan Still Taking Shape

    Blog Post
    by Craig Kafura

    Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.