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Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

Robert Paarlberg challenges the UN to look beyond food access to food excess and the health issues that accompany it.

Roger Thurow examines the question of how to conquer global hunger and malnutrition while also saving the planet from the strain on our environment, biodiversity, and health.

The 1990 Chicago Council Survey was performed during an age of global economic competition.

As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

The 1998 Chicago Council Survey results reflect a "guarded engagement" by a largely satisfied superpower.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

Recent summits between Korean and American leaders may determine whether diplomacy or military confrontation will prevail in engaging North Korea.

The 1986 Chicago Council survey showed the desire to protect American jobs or to secure access to energy still takes priority over altruistic objectives.

Leaders at this year's G7 summit have a "unique, and potentially short, window of opportunity to breathe new life into the Western alliance."

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."

The inclusion of gender mainstreaming in agricultural AI can help reduce gender inequity for female smallholder farmers.

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

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

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.”

Over half of Americans are in favor of permanently changing laws to allow everyone to vote by mail, but there are partisan divides between Republicans and Democrats.Over half of Americans are in favor of permanently changing laws to allow everyone

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

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

This paper describes the central issues in three upcoming atrocity crime decisions and the implications for the evolution of international criminal justice.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

Aquatic food systems in Africa face many challenges and chronic underinvestment. WorldFish is trying to change that with the Fish for Africa Innovation Hub.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

The Ethiopian government is using starvation as a weapon of war against Tigray, inducing a massive famine that requires immediate action from the international community.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

In the United States, Democrats and Republicans remain at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of prioritizing climate change.

Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

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

Cities recognize the importance of city diplomacy but also lack necessary resources to fulfill the commitments they make to global agendas, Council fellows Kris Hartley and Michele Acuto explain.

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.

Nonresident Fellow Sascha Haselmayer discusses his new book, which synthesizes the lessons he learned from his work with cities, governments, and NGOs.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

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

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

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?