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The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor military action against violent extremist groups, they are less supportive of US involvement in Syria.

A new poll reveals that Americans see Russia as a significant threat to US interests and support military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

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.

This survey, from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, reveals that Americans have grown less concerned about large numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.

Examples around the world make clear that density—whether low or high—is no excuse when it comes to the appalling number of COVID-19 cases facing the United States.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

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

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, we explain public opinion views on COVID-19 for the week of June 3, 2020.

An update from our polling experts on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

With high-profile suspensions of the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fear of potential side effects and uneven efficacy of vaccine rollouts are causing concern for some.

Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.

Outbreaks continue to emerge even as vaccinations increase; some countries feel safe to engage in more normal activities while others introduce new restrictions.

While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.

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

Cities are key actors in the fight against climate change. Progress made in data collection on city involvement in global governance is crucial to their success.

Putin is "hoping to divide Ukrainians, first and foremost, and hoping to find some leader he can install to do his bidding," predicts Ivo Daalder on ABC Radio.

Paul Poast argues that President Biden's declaration that the US would defend Taiwan if it were attacked by China deserves a serious look.

Despite the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, survey data reveals growing support for a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized workers.

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.”

Findings from a new US-Russia binational survey reveal that publics in both countries have noticed cracks in the US-EU relationship.

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.

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

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

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

US security assistance meant for counterterrorism efforts is also implicated in the government’s war against Anglophone separatists.

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.

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

City leaders must promote solidarity between local communities and asylum seekers, who face many of the same challenges as long-term residents, argues Valeria Castelli.

Chicago elected officials and environmental leaders react to President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord.

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

The product of a three-year effort, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's On to 2050 plan stresses big ideas but tells a more modest story.

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

China is looking beyond the current environment to shape the global food system for its own food security.

The incident reflects the emerging adversarial pathology of US-China relations, which is increasingly obstructing any efforts at mutual understanding, Paul Heer writes.

A way to reduce traffic and pollution and improve city transit systems, cordoned pricing exists in several cities around the world. Could it work in Chicago?