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Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

"The Biden administration’s approach to foreign policy is realpolitik from top to bottom," Paul Poast writes.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

"The elections of 2024 could mark an inflection point for democracy globally and, by consequence, international relations," Paul Poast writes.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

Ever wondered why quick fixes often lead to dead ends? On Deep Dish, we dive into 'The Slow Lane' with social change expert Sascha Haselmayer.

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

“If the United States can’t lead by example as a defender of democracy and the rule of law at home, we’ll have a hard time defending them elsewhere,” says Elizabeth Shackelford.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

Innovation, utopian visions, ethics, and profits have shaped the effects technology has on urban life. What has worked, what has failed, and what does it mean for the future?

What does sustainable innovation look like? Photographer and filmmaker Luca Locatelli talks about his exhibition on the circular economy, the environment, and our future.

Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?

Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Milei’s appeal draws attention to an acute problem facing democracies around the world: Good governance and good politics don’t always align.

Explore the Sahel's alarming pattern of coups as we unravel the threads behind Niger's recent crisis.

Will the Republican Party stand for international engagement, democracy and freedom? Or will Republicans adopt a narrower, inward-looking vision?

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

Ravi Agrawal, Elise Labott, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.

Leaders from the US and Europe have much to learn from one another in building strategies to foster economic renewal in formerly industrial regions.

From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.

During Pride month, we delve into the historical context and societal factors that have shaped Uganda's stance on LGBTQ rights.

The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.

How can cyber technologies erode democracy?

Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.