Data from the 2019 Chicago Council Survey revealed that certain issues which once divided those living in cities, suburbs, or the country have become sources of agreement

September 17, 2020, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz , Ivo H. Daalder , Karl Friedhoff , Craig Kafura , and Brendan Helm, Download Report (PDF) Download Data (ZIP), Dina Smeltz, Ivo H. Daalder, Karl Friedhoff, Craig Kafura, and Brendan Helm analyze data finding Democrats and Republic...

Dina Smeltz shares public opinion on the key topics that will be discussed at the first 2020 presidential debate.

The Midwest possesses huge political and economic power in the United States. Richard C. Longworth explains the five things to know about the Midwest in 2020.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

Journalists from some of the world’s leading media outlets join Council President Ivo Daalder to discuss global reactions to the 2020 US election.

How we all work, live, and connect with each other has changed profoundly in 2020. Explore the Council's newly redesigned website, watch this video about how we went virtual in 2020, and consider making a gift to support our mission.

A series of discussions on foreign policy topics central to the 2020 United States presidential election. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs does not support or oppose any candidate for political office and is prohibited from any political fundraising.