Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

Dina Smeltz discusses European opinion of the US post-Trump.

Americans are generally distrustful of China's handling of international relations, but recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

As organizations fight for funding and countries vie for international clout, the “soft power” move behind branded aid is beginning to show.

The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.

The U.S. has official relationships with nearly every country in the Middle East. Israel, a close U.S. ally, has official ties with only five.

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.