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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. 

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

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.

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.