A survey of American foreign policy experts paints a portrait of a declining Russia, with its broad influence deteriorating as China’s influence rises.

Ride along with University of Chicago professor Paul Poast as he walks us through the Chicago sites that shaped global affairs.

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From peace and security to climate and technology, Council experts weigh in on whether the United Nations can still deliver on its founding mission.

More Americans felt drone strikes against suspected terrorists makes the US safer. However, Millennials were more skeptical, with nearly half saying they make the US less safe.

Reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets joined the Council to consider the impact of the 2020 US election on foreign policy.

Chicago’s transit system has international fans, and your commuter train might be an international influencer.

The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.