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

This report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates Russia’s actions in and against Ukraine pose the gravest threat to European security.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, explains why you should be concerned about Brexit. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Gura and Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets."

Nearly 50 years ago, at the height of the Cold War, former U.S. ambassador to NATO Harlan Cleveland wrote a book called "NATO: The Transatlantic Bargain."

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Ivo Daalder, who worked on President Obama’s National Security Policy transition team and then as ambassador to NATO, joins WTTW to discuss presidential transition.

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO and the current president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, says our allies in Europe are watching events unfold with “deep concern and great worry.”

Globalization cannot be stopped, yet we can do a much better job dealing with its consequences by addressing the needs of those most adversely affected.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey, conducted six months into the Trump administration, tested the appeal of "America First" ideas among the American public.

This book, meant for students in American foreign policy, gives a broad introduction to a wide range of domestic factors that influence US policymakers.

Insurgent strength may grow and shrink over time, but the Taliban are no nearer to defeat today than they were a day or a decade ago. Meanwhile, America’s longest war grinds on.

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.

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

American diplomacy is in shambles, but beneath the daily chaos is an erosion of the postwar order that is even more dangerous.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Ivo H. Daalder explains the European Union Army.

Ivo Daalder discusses President Trump's intent to withdraw the United States from NATO.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

This paper provides recommendations for corporate engagement with public policy issues for societal objectives.

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

China’s growing contributions to African development should not automatically be feared, but their presence should recalibrate US approaches.

Ian Klaus explores the “City and State Diplomacy Act” that seeks to mandate an official ambassador for State and municipal relations with foreign governments.

The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.

Council President and former ambassador Ivo Daalder address three threats to NATO and ways to ensure the organization sees its 80th birthday.

Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, who now leads the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called the decision to kill Soleimani “strategically a very unwise decision.”

After an overnight Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops, US President Donald Trump made a statement Wednesday regarding tensions between the US and Iran.

With so much activity around cities in today's world, there is a lot to track. Here are ten trends in 2020 to watch where cities will be particularly influential on the global stage.

Farm Journal Foundation experts examine public sector incentives and assistance for farmers looking to adopt new practices.

Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.

Recent years have tested the resiliency of farmers with trade wars, catastrophic floods, and now the COVID-19 pandemic, but farmers are still farming.

Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans on the critical threats facing the country.

Israelis and Palestinians sharply disagree over the benefits of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Ivo Daalder, who served as U.S. Ambassador to NATO under President Obama and co-author of ‘The Empty Throne’, joins us to discuss whether America can re-claim the mantle of the world’s most indispensable nation.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

Ivo Daalder discussed the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh with Christiane Amanpour.

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, examines how the events at the US Capitol influence US standing abroad.

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

How can the US confront human rights abuses in China, without robbing athletes of the opportunity to compete on the world stage?

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

Check out the week's top stories in food, agriculture, and global development.

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

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

From the Field Museum to Ambassador to the Netherlands, Sheridan Road Magazine details the stellar career of Distinguished Fellow Fay Hartog Levin.