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"We will only have peace when America uses force to defend its interests," Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write.

Karen DeYoung, Steven Erlanger, and Prashant Rao join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

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.

Hostage taking is as old as time, but today the world faces new tactics and unprecedented challenges; what can be done?

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

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

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

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

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.

Jamil Anderlini, Bobby Ghosh, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.

While many in the West see the outcome of the war as determined by military action and shifts in battlefield positions, in Ukraine, long term integration with the West is the most important goal.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

“The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.

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

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

Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Ongoing protests to safeguard democracy and a potential war with Iran could call into question US unconditional support for Israel, Paul Poast writes.

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

"Putin's New START withdrawal, as well as posturing by Iran and North Korea, have significantly raised the level of nuclear risk," Paul Poast writes.

Has regionalization or globalization been the key economic trend over the last 40 years?

Russia has allied with Iran to work around sanctions on both countries. Ethan Kessler discusses on Deep State Radio.

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and James Harding join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."

To mark the close of our centennial year, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs is looking back on some of our most memorable quotes from speakers we hosted in 2022.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar argues that, regardless of the end outcome, the protests in Iran have changed the country dramatically.

The prestige and popularity of the World Cup is a political force beyond any nation's control, writes Chris Morris

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

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

Steve Erlanger, Nirmal Ghosh, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Mayhem in Westminster has roots in Brexit and a political culture that favors dogma over evidence, argues columnist Chris Morris.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

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

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

Russians share their perspectives on why military disaster in Ukraine could have seismic consequences for their nation’s politics, economy, and society—with global implications.