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One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

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

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

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

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

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

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

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

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.

Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.

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

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

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

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

The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.

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

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

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

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

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

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.