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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.