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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

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).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

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

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

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?

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

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

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

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

The digital revolution is rapidly transforming cities, and a new vision and set of protocols is needed for them to leverage the promises of connectivity.

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

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

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

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

African cities are experiencing growing climate-related migration that has the opportunity to unlock their economic, social, and cultural development.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

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

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

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.