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As talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue, Americans think both Kyiv and the EU should have a seat at the table. Chicago [email protected] polling finds only 3 percent say just the United States and Russia should decide the terms for peace. More data ➡️ brnw.ch/21wXMRA
November 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
As talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue, Americans think both Kyiv and the EU should have a seat at the table. Chicago [email protected] polling finds only 3 percent say just the United States and Russia should decide the terms for peace. More data ➡️ brnw.ch/21wXMRA
As political polarization intensifies within the United States, recent Council polling finds everyday Americans are concerned about democratic erosion. Nearly two-thirds (65%) view weakening US democracy as a critical threat.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As political polarization intensifies within the United States, recent Council polling finds everyday Americans are concerned about democratic erosion. Nearly two-thirds (65%) view weakening US democracy as a critical threat.
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We've teamed up w the @global-affairs.bsky.social again to release 2 years of surveys of Americans' attitudes about the intelligence community (IC). Most Americans think the IC plays an important role. There are however sharper partisan differences on effectiveness. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...
2023-2024 Survey of Public Attitudes on US Intelligence
Public support for the intelligence community remained strong through the end of the Biden presidency, though polls show mounting evidence of entrenched partisanship.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We've teamed up w the @global-affairs.bsky.social again to release 2 years of surveys of Americans' attitudes about the intelligence community (IC). Most Americans think the IC plays an important role. There are however sharper partisan differences on effectiveness. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...
Even before Beijing's current feud with Tokyo over Taiwan, the Chinese public expressed frosty feelings toward Japan. Polling by the Council and @cartercenter.bsky.social finds just 18 percent see Japan as a friend to their country.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Even before Beijing's current feud with Tokyo over Taiwan, the Chinese public expressed frosty feelings toward Japan. Polling by the Council and @cartercenter.bsky.social finds just 18 percent see Japan as a friend to their country.
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Americans view Taiwan warmly and tend to favor various approaches for supporting Taiwan’s international status.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Americans view Taiwan warmly and tend to favor various approaches for supporting Taiwan’s international status.
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More, via Opinion Today:
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Are the US and China already locked into a cold war? Earlier this week, University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social analyzed that question and more in a dynamic conversation on the US-China relationship. brnw.ch/21wXE4o
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social analyzed that question and more in a dynamic conversation on the US-China relationship. brnw.ch/21wXE4o
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Are the US and China already locked into a cold war? Earlier this week, University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social analyzed that question and more in a dynamic conversation on the US-China relationship. brnw.ch/21wXE4o
@harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social analyzed that question and more in a dynamic conversation on the US-China relationship. brnw.ch/21wXE4o
As India becomes more of a key player in global affairs, what lies ahead for the global order? Join Observer Research Foundation President Samir Saran and Council President and CEO @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 12/18 as they discuss India's policy strategy and global implications. brnw.ch/21wXBFm
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
As India becomes more of a key player in global affairs, what lies ahead for the global order? Join Observer Research Foundation President Samir Saran and Council President and CEO @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 12/18 as they discuss India's policy strategy and global implications. brnw.ch/21wXBFm
As the United States and China compete for global influence, recent Chicago Council-Carter Center polling finds the American and Chinese publics see international engagement somewhat differently.
More data 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzR3
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November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
As the United States and China compete for global influence, recent Chicago Council-Carter Center polling finds the American and Chinese publics see international engagement somewhat differently.
More data 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzR3
More data 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzR3
How might the 2026 USMCA review impact North American economic cooperation? Last week, @natsecheather.bsky.social, Eric Miller, Orlando Pérez Gárate, and @bobbygulotty.bsky.social joined the Council to analyze the future of the continent’s most important trade relationship. brnw.ch/21wXzri
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
How might the 2026 USMCA review impact North American economic cooperation? Last week, @natsecheather.bsky.social, Eric Miller, Orlando Pérez Gárate, and @bobbygulotty.bsky.social joined the Council to analyze the future of the continent’s most important trade relationship. brnw.ch/21wXzri
TODAY: The University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter join @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social for a discussion on great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship.
Watch live at 5:30 p.m. CT: 📺➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzlK
Watch live at 5:30 p.m. CT: 📺➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzlK
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
TODAY: The University of Chicago's John Mearsheimer and @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter join @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social for a discussion on great power competition, strategic rivalry, and the evolving US-China relationship.
Watch live at 5:30 p.m. CT: 📺➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzlK
Watch live at 5:30 p.m. CT: 📺➡️ brnw.ch/21wXzlK
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Really enjoyed being on @global-affairs.bsky.social Deep Dish podcast this week with @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social and Andrew Oros of @stimsoncenter.bsky.social to discuss the changing demographics of East Asia and what it means for our future.
Give it a listen: brnw.ch/21wXt8f
Give it a listen: brnw.ch/21wXt8f
Are Changing Demographics the Next Global Power Shift?
China, Japan, and South Korea are aging fast. What does that mean for global stability?
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November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Really enjoyed being on @global-affairs.bsky.social Deep Dish podcast this week with @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social and Andrew Oros of @stimsoncenter.bsky.social to discuss the changing demographics of East Asia and what it means for our future.
Give it a listen: brnw.ch/21wXt8f
Give it a listen: brnw.ch/21wXt8f
While recent trade tensions between Washington and its neighbors have added uncertainty to the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, new Council-Ipsos polling finds 75 percent of Americans think the USMCA is good for the US economy. brnw.ch/21wXrfg
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
While recent trade tensions between Washington and its neighbors have added uncertainty to the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, new Council-Ipsos polling finds 75 percent of Americans think the USMCA is good for the US economy. brnw.ch/21wXrfg
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Here is my piece for what to expect from COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil for @global-affairs.bsky.social. We should have modest expectations given the headwinds and where we are in the process of decarbonization. The real action is in national implementation.
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Can COP30 Deliver amid US Retreat from Climate Action?
With global emissions still rising and political will waning, what can come out of this year’s international climate negotiations?
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here is my piece for what to expect from COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil for @global-affairs.bsky.social. We should have modest expectations given the headwinds and where we are in the process of decarbonization. The real action is in national implementation.
globalaffairs.org/commentary/a...
globalaffairs.org/commentary/a...
Hungary has become a test case for democratic backsliding. How did Viktor Orbán and his allies seize control of Hungary's free press and democratic institutions? Join @ambpressman.bsky.social and Suzanne Nossel on 12/11 as they examine Hungary's illiberal turn. brnw.ch/21wXqpi
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Hungary has become a test case for democratic backsliding. How did Viktor Orbán and his allies seize control of Hungary's free press and democratic institutions? Join @ambpressman.bsky.social and Suzanne Nossel on 12/11 as they examine Hungary's illiberal turn. brnw.ch/21wXqpi
What does it mean for Chicago to be called a climate refuge? @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews joined the Council last week to discuss this question and more. brnw.ch/21wXnfi
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What does it mean for Chicago to be called a climate refuge? @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews joined the Council last week to discuss this question and more. brnw.ch/21wXnfi
As the US continues to impose tariffs on China and India, what are the daily implications for global citizens? Earlier this week, @cfr.org’s Michael Froman and Raghuram Rajan joined @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to analyze how these shifting dynamics are shaping the economic future. brnw.ch/21wXiC6
November 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
As the US continues to impose tariffs on China and India, what are the daily implications for global citizens? Earlier this week, @cfr.org’s Michael Froman and Raghuram Rajan joined @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to analyze how these shifting dynamics are shaping the economic future. brnw.ch/21wXiC6
"The decision is going to come down to whether it's Congress' responsibility to tax people and to therefore regulate tariffs, or whether the president really does have carte blanche" under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea tells @wbez.org. ⤵️
Are Trump’s tariffs illegal? The Supreme Court weighs in
An Illinois-based toymaker has taken his case against Trump’s tariffs all the way to the Supreme Court.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"The decision is going to come down to whether it's Congress' responsibility to tax people and to therefore regulate tariffs, or whether the president really does have carte blanche" under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Nonresident Senior Fellow Cécile Shea tells @wbez.org. ⤵️
TODAY: Tune in at 5:30 p.m. CT to hear @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge. 📺⤵️ brnw.ch/21wXgh1
Built to Last: Creating Climate Resilient Communities
In the lead-up to COP30, Kristina Costa, Jennifer Uchendu, Kobi Weinberg, and Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
TODAY: Tune in at 5:30 p.m. CT to hear @slashklc.bsky.social, Susty Vibes's @dzennypha.bsky.social, Creo's Kobi Weinberg, and mHUB's Elizabeth Andrews discuss global lessons in urban climate resilience and Chicago's potential as a climate refuge. 📺⤵️ brnw.ch/21wXgh1
How has Chicago's architecture positioned the city on the global stage? On 12/4, members of the Council's Young Professionals network are invited to join @FGPAtelier, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner to discuss the city’s architectural significance. brnw.ch/21wXcz8
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
How has Chicago's architecture positioned the city on the global stage? On 12/4, members of the Council's Young Professionals network are invited to join @FGPAtelier, Sarah Herda, and Matthew Messner to discuss the city’s architectural significance. brnw.ch/21wXcz8
US President Donald Trump recently expressed interest in reopening direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un. Is the American public on board, and under what conditions?
Explore new Chicago Council survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXcEE
Explore new Chicago Council survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXcEE
November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
US President Donald Trump recently expressed interest in reopening direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jung Un. Is the American public on board, and under what conditions?
Explore new Chicago Council survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXcEE
Explore new Chicago Council survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wXcEE
Is the US already locked into a Cold War with China, or can Washington and Beijing find a sustainable equilibrium? Join @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 11/17 as they explore how US-China competition is reshaping the global order. brnw.ch/21wXapV
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Is the US already locked into a Cold War with China, or can Washington and Beijing find a sustainable equilibrium? Join @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's Rana Mitter and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social on 11/17 as they explore how US-China competition is reshaping the global order. brnw.ch/21wXapV
Council polling finds 53% of Americans now want to pursue more cooperation with China—up from 40% in 2024.
"I think a lot of this has to do with the trade war that's happened in the second Trump administration," @ckafura.bsky.social tells @npr.org. More insights 📻⤵️
"I think a lot of this has to do with the trade war that's happened in the second Trump administration," @ckafura.bsky.social tells @npr.org. More insights 📻⤵️
A temporary calm in the U.S.-China trade war after Trump–Xi meeting
A highly-anticipated meeting between president Trump and Xi Jinping leads to a pause - but not an end - to trade and tech competition issues.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Council polling finds 53% of Americans now want to pursue more cooperation with China—up from 40% in 2024.
"I think a lot of this has to do with the trade war that's happened in the second Trump administration," @ckafura.bsky.social tells @npr.org. More insights 📻⤵️
"I think a lot of this has to do with the trade war that's happened in the second Trump administration," @ckafura.bsky.social tells @npr.org. More insights 📻⤵️
"As Americans eulogize soft power, they should push past nostalgia to consider what precisely has been lost," Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Suzanne Nossel writes in her latest for @foreignpolicy.com.
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We’ve Forgotten What ‘Soft Power’ Is
Internationalists are mourning the loss of soft power. Do they even know what that means anymore?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
"As Americans eulogize soft power, they should push past nostalgia to consider what precisely has been lost," Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Suzanne Nossel writes in her latest for @foreignpolicy.com.
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As Trump and Xi agree to a US-China trade truce, Chicago Council polling finds a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing, oppose higher tariffs, and oppose cuts to bilateral trade.
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More survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wX6v1
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
As Trump and Xi agree to a US-China trade truce, Chicago Council polling finds a majority of Americans now favor a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing, oppose higher tariffs, and oppose cuts to bilateral trade.
More survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wX6v1
More survey results 📊➡️ brnw.ch/21wX6v1
This week, more than 500 members of our global community gathered in Chicago for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Tanya and Michael Polsky, and Emerging Leaders alumna Regina Cross.
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This week, more than 500 members of our global community gathered in Chicago for the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Dinner honoring The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Tanya and Michael Polsky, and Emerging Leaders alumna Regina Cross.