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"It’s not too late for China and the United States to achieve some level of mutual understanding and common purpose," Paul Heer writes.

"An outright invasion is currently the least likely contingency," writes Council President Ivo Daalder for Politico.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford remarks on the foreign policy details of President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address.

Dina Smeltz unpacks new Council data that show Americans across political parties are concerned about China's rise.

President Yoon will likely sell the idea of “lining up major investments coming into South Korea from American companies,” says Karl Friedhoff.

"If there’s one thing the two sides agree on, it’s that they disagree on some fundamental issues," Paul Poast writes.

A key purpose of the meeting is to create a countercoalition against Russia and China, Paul Poast argues.

Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.

Trade will remain a key arena of great power competition between the US and China, Paul Poast writes.

China's actions in Cuba reflect its increased parity with the United States on the world stage, argues Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer.

"There's a little bit of FOMO if we aren't going to be there, that we're afraid of missing out on places that Russia and China are really prioritizing."

Ivo Daalder speaks with Roger Hilton about alliances, de-dollarization, sanctions, and relations with China at the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum.

As China tightens security in Hong Kong, many American businesses consider retreat and relocalization

Nonresident Senior Fellow Paul Heer analyzes former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd’s take on US-China relations in the National Interest.

Both the United States and China claim to want peace and stability. But keeping the peace will require foregoing zero-sum games, something neither side looks ready to do.

Russian economics and politics cannot be separated, argues Elizabeth Shackelford on Al Jazeera. “If you have questions about that, just ask China.”

"Notwithstanding China’s firm grip on global supply chains of critical minerals and rare earths, Canada can support a more predictable green transition."

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

Paul Poast discusses how COVID-19 will change the global economy, US-China relations and the World Health Organization.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

"The 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a narrow majority of Americans support some sort of boycott of this year’s Beijing Olympics,” Craig Kafura tells WTTW.

What cards does the United States have to bolster its future national security strategy for the twenty-first century? And how will China deal with it?

China's "Wolf Warrior" diplomacy is making headlines around the world. But while it might be hitting the right notes back home, it may not play so well with overseas audiences.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

This week China formally inaugurated its new Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) to replace the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Macron’s statements show Europe’s concern that US attention will waver too much from Ukraine to Taiwan, argues Sibel Oktay.

Paul Heer weighs in on how Xi Jinping thinks and what role the intelligence community should play in foreign policy.

"The international community should make China a pariah for its crimes against the Uyghur population," Elizabeth Shackelford argues.

This paper explores how China’s growth in naval power is proceeding at a remarkable rate and foreshadows a change in the regional maritime balance of power.

China's Belt and Road Initiative serves as a sweeping urbanization project that aims to draw the world closer to Chinese markets and political influence.

China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.

The United States and China are becoming strategic rivals. The mounting trade war is but the most visible manifestation of this new reality.

Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea unpacks China’s table stakes in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more on WBEZ’s Reset.

We may never know if the spread of the new virus could have been prevented by earlier, concerted action. But the fact that China chose secrecy and inaction turned the possibility of an epidemic into a reality.

The incident reflects the emerging adversarial pathology of US-China relations, which is increasingly obstructing any efforts at mutual understanding, Paul Heer writes.

African cities have emerged as proxy arenas where different modes of international relations are given effect through the development of infrastructure.

Cities recognize the importance of city diplomacy but also lack necessary resources to fulfill the commitments they make to global agendas, Council fellows Kris Hartley and Michele Acuto explain.

Check out our round up of the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development!

Instead of continuing "the old paradigm of blind engagement with China," Pompeo calls for unrelenting pressure to force Beijing to change its ways.

While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.

Chicago recently launched a citywide composting initiative to divert food waste from landfills and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions — something other global cities have been tackling for years.

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

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, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Amid growing anxiety among experts and health officials, how do publics in countries around the world perceive the threat of the coronavirus?

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

Even as the vaccine rollout continues, some nations consider greater restrictions and further lockdowns as case numbers increase.

Check out our round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development!

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.