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In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we dig deeper into how the pandemic has affected immigrants to the US.

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

“There is room for a very serious negotiation on the future of European security, the kind that Russian leaders in the past have asked for,” Ivo Daalder remarks on Nieuwsuur.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey signals the US-Russian relationship is challenged by communication, media coverage, and the countries’ presidents.

Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from

The 2018 Chicago Council Survey finds that the American public prefers that the US not take a side in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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

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

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

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

"A key task for Washington and Beijing should be exploring and expanding cooperation on shared interests," Paul Heer writes.

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.

This report is the product of an international effort between Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago and Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris to advance the discussion over how to transform neglected urban waterways.

This report looks at chronic violence and community resilience in the US and around the world and makes policy recommendations for addressing chronic violence in urban areas.

The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the quality of governance and competence of the world’s leaders. When politicians and civil servants fail to deliver, they quickly lose credibility and legitimacy.

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

With food security front and center amid COVID-19, climate change, and increased conflict, understanding how the US engages on this issue globally is critical.

We know Venice is sinking. What about Chicago, which accounts for about 234 square miles of land?

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

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

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey finds that a majority of Americans support increases in federal healthcare spending, while few support cuts.

Successive US administrations have sought to halt and reverse North Korea's nuclear quest through threats, inducements, and negotiations. None succeeded.

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

"No Brazilian leader has been so effusively pro-miner—or anti-Indigenous—as the former army captain and gold-prospecting hobbyist Bolsonaro,” writes Rob Muggah.

The supreme leader’s youth-washing strategy could keep detente with the United States off the table for years.

Military conscription is a good start, but leaders in Taipei need to act with greater urgency still, Ethan Kessler writes.

Ivo Daalder discusses President Trump's intent to withdraw the United States from NATO.

"Amid widespread frustration with Bulgaria's political leaders, there is now a mandate for a new government to implement real change," writes Nonresident Senior Fellow Kjell Engelbrekt for EUROPP.

Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains why the United States needs to do more to ensure women are equally represented in legislative bodies.

Xuefei Ren argues that cities in China and India are more aptly compared in territorial vs. associational governance than by regime type.

American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores if economic inequality is the inevitable consequence of becoming a globally powerful city.

Agriculture has great potential for carbon offsets, but implementation will be complicated.

By combatting erosion and flooding along Lake Michigan’s shore, local governments have an opportunity to make their beaches more equitable.

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

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

Daniel Drezner explores the importance of leaders having an optimistic outlook and how far the optimism can go to build a better world.

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.

The immediate threat of war has passed but Asian allies have little to celebrate.

As the historical gathering point of people from different origins, cities are a key nexus of immigration policy implementation and innovative experimentation.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

"Even when 'people power' succeeds in ousting oppressive leaders, there is no guarantee that what comes next is peace or democracy," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report recommends Chicago’s leaders focus on priorities of infrastructure, human capital, and global engagement.