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Elizabeth Shackelford weighs in on how the United States might respond to conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.

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

"Because US support for Ukraine is now squarely associated with Biden as his signature foreign policy achievement to date, it makes it a partisan issue," Paul Poast explains.

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

From diplomacy to military intervention, Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford unpacks the ways Washington can pursue its foreign policy interests.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

"MAGA Republicans are playing into the perception that foreign crises are soaking up scarce dollars that could be used at home," Paul Poast writes.

"President Biden simply cannot provide new aid for Ukraine and Israel unless Congress provides that money through appropriations legislations," Jordan Tama explains.

Deep Dish dissects the surprising election results and what they mean for Poland’s future within the EU.

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

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

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

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

Steven Erlanger, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Could chaos in the US House of Representatives mean chaos for Ukraine? The Council's @IvoHDaalder joins Deep State Radio to discuss.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

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

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

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

But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

Ravi Agrawal, Catherine Philp, and Gideon Rachman join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

"This is the last moment at which to pull the plug on Ukraine. It is absolutely vital we continue," Ivo Daalder says on CBS News.

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

Russia needs munitions for the war in Ukraine, Bruce Jentleson explains, while North Korea wants technology for its space program.

The goal of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not to defeat Russia per se, but to convince the West its continued support is worth it, Paul Poast argues.

Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?

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

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

Russia intends to win its brutal offensive against Ukraine by any means necessary—even if those means condemn millions to hunger and starvation.

Will the Republican Party stand for international engagement, democracy and freedom? Or will Republicans adopt a narrower, inward-looking vision?

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

Precise, timely, and trustworthy data can help achieve food security within African cities.

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

"The question isn't really one of 'whether,' but one of 'when'" Ukraine becomes a member of NATO, says Ivo Daalder.

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

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

Deb Amos, Nirmal Ghosh, and Gideon Rachman join guest host Carla Anne Robbins to discuss the week's top news stories.