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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.

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

The success of ambitious states will be determined by their ability to shape global infrastructures and the cities they connect around the world.

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

"I don't think he's trying to apologize or recognize any fault of the Islamic Republic... if he goes back one step, the revolution will come two steps forward."

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

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

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

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

President Joe Biden will host the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, in December 2022. Africa’s shift toward China, Russia will be the meeting subtext.

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

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

"The signal that it sends to Vladimir Putin that the allies are committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes [...] is very important," says Mitchel Wallerstein.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

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

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Securing our cities is emerging as one of the most important challenges of our time.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

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

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.

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

This report explores ways cities can assess the true value of their public assets

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

New America's Sascha Haselmayer presents a strategic vision for city procurement.

As rumors spread, Saeid Golkar argues why it's unlikely that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, succeeds his father.

This book draws on the latest scholarship into global cities to explore how global cities run the world.

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.

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

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

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.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

The Port of Darwin shows the potential of China's Belt and Road Initiative as social infrastructure, but also the challenges in materializing its benefits.

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

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

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

John Austin and Alexander Hitch examine policies and priorities to drive equitable economic recovery in the Midwest in a world reshaped by COVID-19.

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.

Emerging AgTech innovations have the potential to radically improve the sustainability, profitability, and accessibility of US-produced food.

Feeding cities presents a major opportunity to improve the plight of millions of small-scale farmers and rural residents trapped in subsistence agriculture and joblessness.

By the time of this week’s Democratic presidential debate, President Trump should be ensconced in meetings with counterparts at an international summit gathering in Osaka, Japan.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

Global Cities Officer Rachel Abrams reflects on connecting city leaders from oceans away.

This essay appears in the book The End of Hunger edited by Jenny Eaton Dyer and Cathleen Falsani.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.