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In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

Council surveys find an American public split on the threat of climate change but open to cooperative efforts to limit its effects.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.

Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

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

A Democratic victory provides an opportunity for transatlantic collaboration, but structures for cooperation among stakeholders in the US need to be revived.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

This report looks at emerging cities—namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei—and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains the “China gap” in American public opinion despite consensus among foreign policy experts.

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

We’re sharing Moments of Impact, stories of members of our community being inspired to think differently or act boldly to improve the world.

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

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

This report calls on the United States to use the power of the agriculture and food sector to reduce the reality and risks of malnutrition globally.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Samuel Kling, Florita Gunasekara, and Steven Bosacker examine the role of cities in generating and strengthening democratic practices as authoritarianism rises across much of the world.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

A "sustainable food seal" empowers consumers and farmers to support a more sustainable food supply chain.

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

The vision for Chicago’s global strategy begins with an inventory of the city’s assets, needs, and opportunities.

This paper provides guidance for new leaders through various stages of the early days of UN leadership.

In order for global cities to be able to grow—despite their home countries' economic challenges—they must focus on developing and attracting global talent.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

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

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

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.