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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.