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What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

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

New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.

This report includes recommendations for how girls in rural communities can be better supported through improved personal and professional development, health, and safety.

If food waste were a country, it would be the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the US.

Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

Canada's national sport, hockey, is coming back in a bubble. Will Canadians tune in?

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report show the rising youth population could be a demographic challenge for food-insecure nations, if not managed properly.

The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

The Council convened a task force to provide recommendations to advance the goals of the 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

A 2015 survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds partisan gap on immigration issues, driven by Democrats' shift, is widest yet.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Nonresident Fellow Niamh King opened up a panel at the Aspen Security Forum discussing the national security challenges and opportunities of today.

The new paradigm of "mobility as a service" promises to change how people move, with local and global ramifications.

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.

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Alesha Black shares what hopeful news is emerging in America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications on foreign policy.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

There is general agreement in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the economy and climate change, but there’s a difference of opinion on immigration.

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

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

Roger Thurow and Scott Kilman, award-winning writers on Africa, development, and agriculture, explain through vivid human stories how our sometimes well-intentioned strategies—alternating with ignorance and neglect—have conspired to keep the

Regenerative agriculture can help our food and agricultural systems become more resilient.

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.

A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.

As retail-led agricultural marketing systems in emerging economies continue to develop, governments, NGOs, and companies can benefit from each other's experiences and examples to date.

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.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

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.

Council expert Ian Klaus examines how history will remember the almost simultaneous global mobilization of policy and resources, as well as local urban adaptations and interventions.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

Scientific Animations Without Borders (SAWBO) uses the information highway to deliver food security results during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

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

This paper explores how city leaders can use economic power to narrow the gap in wealth and opportunity.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.

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

Social media can allow farmers to reach new audiences and ultimately inspire a new wave of young agriculturalists.

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

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan

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.