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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

George Friedman joins Deep Dish to examine the cycles of upheaval that have rebuilt American life in the past and explains why he's still optimistic about the future.