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The Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows a majority of informed Midwesterners support key immigration policy proposals.

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.In an election year for both nations, the alliance between the US

This report highlights the role of immigration in ensuring the Midwest’s future competitiveness and prosperity and identifies necessary policy directions or interventions.

The Detroit Future City plan seeks to address the city's decades of decline and calls for returning portions of vacant land to natural and agricultural uses.

In 2013, Americans’ overall views of Mexico are at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Surveys dating back to 1994.

In 2013, a majority of Americans support some variation of immigration reform, but many have bias against Mexican immigrants.

This survey shows Americans still think that the US should work on friendly engagement and strengthening ties with China.

Distinguished Fellow Richard Longworth examines two books that highlight the role of cities in global affairs, and how Midwest cities may leverage global partnerships.

A Chicago Council on Global Affairs report which shows bipartisan support among Midwestern business leaders to pass immigration reform.

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

This report urges the US government to take action to curb the risks climate change poses to global food security.

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

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that most Americans believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat climate change.

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

This survey showed that opinion was split on whether these unaccompanied minors should be treated as refugees or undocumented immigrants.

Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

This report finds that US Latinos prioritize protecting jobs, favor strong leadership abroad, rank terrorism as a critical threat, and support US military superiority.