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Karl Friedhoff examines South Korea's careful negotiation of its security alliance with the United States, along with its economic dependence on China.

For decades, the United States has been the driving force pushing for new rules to govern world trade. What if the other major countries of the world assumed that mantle in our absence? It’s happening.

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

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

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

Alexander Hitch explains the difference between manipulating and managing a currency and examines the advantages for China to engage in manipulation.

Were the recommendations in the Center on Global Food and Agriculture's 2015 nutrition report successful? The Council examines this question in the third part of our 2021-22 series to find out.

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

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

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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.

Our weekly roundup of the top news in food, agriculture, and global development.

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

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

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

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

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explains that the American public does not accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the US government.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

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.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

As the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II, the Council looks back on her 1959 Chicago visit and dynamic place in history.

What defines a global city? Though the parameters are nebulous, Las Vegas' niche in the world of gambling gives it a special spot in the world economy.

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

The Secretary of State’s approach to Beijing risks confirming its suspicions about U.S. subversion while simultaneously alienating the very Chinese people that he aspires to "engage and empower."

The Biden Administration should focus on "ally-shoring" to rebuild supply chains and box out actors like China and Russia.

American weapons play a key role in the defense strategies of both US partners.

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Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

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The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Cyber theft has cost the US economy billions of dollars and has resulted in the loss of millions of jobs. The government is now being pressured to develop more comprehensive cybersecurity regulations.

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

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

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

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Washington and Beijing see themselves locked in a zero-sum competition doubling as an existential ideological struggle, Paul Heer writes.

The report highlights Chicago’s strengths, analyzes global city strategies, and offers recommendations the region can take to increase foreign investment.

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

Meet the new Red Scare. Is it the same as the old Red Scare?

Recent polling finds that Trump's favorability in South Korea has reached an all-time low of 17 percent—down 29 percentage points from last year

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explores how the effects from COVID-19 could lead to reduced food production and more food insecurity.

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

In deciding when and how quickly to relax restrictions, leaders should not underestimate the American public’s forbearance for remaining indoors.

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

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This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores tensions between these two key US allies in Asia – Japan and South Korea.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

 In this blog post, we explain the The Agricultural Intelligence Measures Act, or AIM Act, which would protect our agriculture system.