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Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

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

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

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

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

As Chicago and other global cities increasingly grapple with poor air quality, solutions to the problem vary by location.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

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

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

With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.

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

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

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.