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The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

The 2007 Chicago Council Survey broke new ground in international public opinion research to discover commonalities in public opinion around the world.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

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

A Chicago Council on Global Affairs report which shows bipartisan support among Midwestern business leaders to pass immigration reform.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy

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

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

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

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

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

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

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

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

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

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

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

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.

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

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

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

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

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

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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.

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

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

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

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

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

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.