As the Christmas holidays approach, we review both key and controversial topics in current politics

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

Rob Paral discusses the state of Illinois and Greater Chicago area leading by example on immigrant inclusion and legal policies.

A comparison of two recent polls finds some similarities—and some significant differences—in how international relations scholars and the American public want to approach China.

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Karl Friedhoff examines the United States' nuanced understanding of policy options on North Korea's nuclear program.

October 15, 2019, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff , Dina Smeltz , and Scott Snyder, Download Report (PDF), Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China,...

April 3, 2019, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Stepan Goncharov and Denis Volkov, Dmitry Dzhus, Download Report (PDF), Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states., Introduction, Findings from a new...

January 23, 2023, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Emily Sullivan , Dina Smeltz , Denis Volkov , and Stepan Goncharov, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations., According to the US State Department, th...

April 10, 2025, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Sam Dong , Lama El Baz , and Dina Smeltz, Dmitry Serebryakov / AP, Download Report (PDF), At the same time, a plurality feel they are entitled to more., In a contentious meeting on February 28, US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance...