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

Council expert Roger Thurow explains how most African countries don’t have the resources to provide aid to their own citizens.

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

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.

The report examines two important locales experienced by refugees: permanent camp settings, such as in Za’atari, Jordan, and transitory arrival centers, such as in Lampedusa, Italy.

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

Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans on the critical threats facing the country.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Accounting for neighborhood characteristics can help remove barriers to SNAP enrollment.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.