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The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

Surveys from the Chicago Council and the Levada Analytical Center show that Russians are generally indifferent to Navalny's actions, and more suspect that he staged his own poisoning or it was a "provocation from the West" than believe the Russia

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.

Public opinion data show relatively warm feelings between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

Chicago Council data show that some key foreign policy issues have the potential to disrupt Democratic Party unity.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.

While American usage and reliance on online platforms continue to increase every day, anxiety about data privacy and unfavorable opinions about social media firms remain very high.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

The Global Child Nutrition Foundation shares key insights into the impact of school meal programs, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put children at nutritional risk.

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.