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

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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.

The Abraham Accords didn't provoke a reaction among many Arab states. Why?The Abraham Accords didn't provoke a reaction among many Arab states. Why?

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

There is no understanding geopolitical competition in the 21st century without an understanding of urbanization and cities.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

This blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs considers whether agricultural research initiatives cause solutions to be imposed from the top down.

Black Americans are supportive of aid to Ukraine, but less likely than other Americans to back an open-ended support of Kyiv “for as long as it takes.”

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

This blog is about the disruption and impact COVID-19 has had on climate change and food systems around the world.

Paul Newnham identifies key gaps in efforts to end hunger, and offers solutions to break down silos and build up food systems.

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

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

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

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.