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Republicans see immigration as a critical threat to the country, say restricting immigration makes the US safer, and support using US troops to stop migrants from crossing into the United States. Democrats, on the other hand, do not consider

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.

The 2020 Chicago Council Survey illuminates how self-described Democrats and Republicans feel about key presidential debate issues.

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

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

According to a new report, Midwestern policymakers—rather than federal leadership—must take action on immigration policy.

A group of experts, including the Council's John Austin, Brian Hanson, and Alex Hitch explain why now is the time to rise to a new political, economic, and social challenge rooted in growing regional inequalities.

Thirty leaders from Latin American and Caribbean countries met to discuss how to improve safety, reduce violence, and ultimately better the lives of young people living in cities.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains why global leaders project Nigeria to be a major global economic hub.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains that if we reduced postharvest losses by half, we could feed a billion people.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

John Austin and Alexander Hitch examine policies and priorities to drive equitable economic recovery in the Midwest in a world reshaped by COVID-19.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Brendan Helm, Dina Smeltz, and Arik Burakovsky explain Putin’s 2024 plans.

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic, includes polling results from around the world.

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

Data suggest that Americans accept some foreign civilian casualties as a necessary cost to counterterrorism, but Republicans and Democrats differ on willingness to use lethal force.

The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, France, the UK, Italy, and Canada.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the US and Japan have mutually positive views of each other’s leadership efforts.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from around the world, including the US, Japan, Brazil, the UK, Italy and France.

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs examines ways that urban waterway development might be used by cities.

While Biden and Xi met in Bali, the UN's COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh is being re-energized by the discussion between the world leaders.

Results from the 2017 Chicago Council survey suggest that Republicans tend to doubt that trade agreements are a win-win for all parties involved, and their critical views of NAFTA reflect that suspicion.

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

The United States will have to take the lead in rebuilding trust and confidence in its security commitments—including the nuclear guarantee.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

We need a different approach, one that is more realistic about the growing threat North Korea represents.

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

The South Korean leader’s approval rates have held steady since the deadly crowd crush, Karl Friedhoff writes.

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

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates nearly half of Americans think the government is not doing enough to limit climate change.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

We enter the ’20s at a time when American power and influence continues to wane, China’s is increasing and people all around the world are making clear that their voices need to be heard.

Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.

Leaders from the US and Europe have much to learn from one another in building strategies to foster economic renewal in formerly industrial regions.

Transatlantic leaders can share ideas, tools, and strategies to help bridge economic divides between struggling heartland communities and thriving cities.

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

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

In this blog post from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, we discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative effects on the food and agriculture industry.

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