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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

If CRISPR crops can avoid being regulated like GMOs, they can create significant opportunities for low- and middle-income countries, and help combat hunger and poverty.

This report summarizes the Transforming Industrial Regions of North America and Europe symposium, including strategies to rebuild economies and stem anti-democratic populism.

John Austin shares insights from a transatlantic convening that explores the political repercussions of economic inequality and extremist ideology.

Cities are now more connected than ever before on a global scale. Yet local governments are not just spectators of this networked age: they are actively forging links across borders, taking part in setting the international agenda, and shifting the

Using Chicago as a model, this report outlines big data strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of cities around the world.

Millions of Americans live in urban food deserts without access to fresh food. A Council Emerging Leaders report details how some cities are beginning to find a way forward.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report highlights the fact that America’s commitment to global food security is more important than ever.

Nearly a decade ago, SAWBO was launched by and remains co-directed by Drs. Julia Bello-Bravo and Barry Pittendrigh, both currently faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU).

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Lisa Moon explains food loss and waste.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

We share our top picks for books to read in the weeks ahead that delve into what sort of world might emerge when the pandemic has passed.

How the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is handling the stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Democratic victory provides an opportunity for transatlantic collaboration, but structures for cooperation among stakeholders in the US need to be revived.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Samuel Kling explains Seoul, South Korea’s, extreme differences in transportation.

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

Council surveys find an American public split on the threat of climate change but open to cooperative efforts to limit its effects.

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

The Midwest has a unique economic, social, and cultural history and development story line.

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about foreign policy and the rights and responsibilities of nation-states.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

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.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

With Wisconsin's labor force projected to shrink as the population ages, immigrants will be a vital part of the state's future economic stability.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report concludes organizations need to address diversity specifically as intersectional going forward.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.

Karl Friedhoff joins the NK News podcast to unpack public polling on nuclear weapons, Pyongyang, and more.

Businesses in the center of the value chain are crucial to the food system, and these intermediary links are under threat from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Cities intern Paula Pelletier examines what cities should do with programs formed in response to COVID-19.

Federal investment in space technology is crucial to help farmers fight climate change—this generation's moonshot.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.