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

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

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

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

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

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

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

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

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

Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

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

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Many of the challenges the world faced in 2020 will continue to shape our world next year.

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

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

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

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.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

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

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

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

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

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

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

Deep Dish host Brian Hanson shares five recent episodes that help explain what’s happening in our world today and why these issues are so important.