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Browse Council research, commentary, analysis, and events, sorted by topic.
America's Global Role
Learn more about America's global role, including US foreign policy, global politics, and America at 250.
Public Opinion
Content exploring Americans’ views of foreign policy, featuring decades of survey data, expert analysis, and other resources that track how public attitudes shape US engagement with the world.
Geopolitics
The forces shaping global power and security, from defense and security issues to the strategic competition, alliances, and regional dynamics influencing the global order.
Sustainability & Food Security
The policies, threats, and innovations shaping global food security, from Midwest agriculture to global development, climate resilience, and trade.
China
The dynamics shaping the US-China relationship, from trade and Taiwan to strategic competition and public opinion.
Global Economy
The forces shaping the global economy, from tariffs and trade to monetary policy and global markets.
Technology
The emerging technologies and innovations reshaping policy and power, from AI to critical minerals to quantum computing.