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President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

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

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

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

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

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

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

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

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

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

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

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

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

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.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

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

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

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.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

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.

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

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

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

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

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

While two-thirds of Americans overall continue to support the withdrawal, a majority of Republicans now oppose it, a new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Ipsos reveals.

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

From the COVID-19 vaccine to US foreign policy, our experts share their recommendations for the new administration. 

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

Council President Ivo Daalder weighs in on the tensions arising from Russian moves in Eastern Europe with Deep State Radio.