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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.

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.

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

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

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

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

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

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

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