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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.

Chef Johnny Clark calls his new Ukrainian restaurant Anelya a “political statement” to the world that Ukrainian food “isn’t just Russian with a twist” — and that it deserves a Michelin star of its own.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

"In war, defense is always easier than offense," Ivo Daalder says on CBC News.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

Dina Smeltz joins a panel of fellow experts to unpack where the US public stands as the war continues.

Dina Smeltz uses recent surveys to break down how the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine have divided the parties.

"Washington’s denial—or revisionism—about US policies that helped to fuel current or potential crises only makes them more intractable," Paul Heer argues.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

"It is no surprise that Zelenskyy is trying all he can to change the war’s dynamics and avoid this outcome," Paul Poast writes.

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

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

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

"In many respects, both Ukraine and Israel are offering quintessential examples of a combatant winning the battle, but losing the war," Paul Poast writes.

The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.

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

By providing Kyiv with tangible security guarantees, Moscow would be made to understand it will never determine Ukraine’s future.

When it comes to sustained US support for Kyiv, "gloomy is probably the right word to describe what's happening," says Ivo Daalder.

The past two years have seen the most conflicts of any time since the end of the Second World War, Paul Poast writes.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

"The US defense industry faces real challenges in its ability to actually produce weapons in a timely fashion," Paul Poast writes.

Integrating migrant children and their parents into local schools also integrates them into the local economy.

Elizabeth Shackelford weighs in on how the United States might respond to conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

"Because US support for Ukraine is now squarely associated with Biden as his signature foreign policy achievement to date, it makes it a partisan issue," Paul Poast explains.

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

"MAGA Republicans are playing into the perception that foreign crises are soaking up scarce dollars that could be used at home," Paul Poast writes.

"President Biden simply cannot provide new aid for Ukraine and Israel unless Congress provides that money through appropriations legislations," Jordan Tama explains.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

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

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

Could chaos in the US House of Representatives mean chaos for Ukraine? The Council's @IvoHDaalder joins Deep State Radio to discuss.

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.

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

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

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

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

"This is the last moment at which to pull the plug on Ukraine. It is absolutely vital we continue," Ivo Daalder says on CBS News.

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

Russia needs munitions for the war in Ukraine, Bruce Jentleson explains, while North Korea wants technology for its space program.

The goal of Ukraine’s counteroffensive is not to defeat Russia per se, but to convince the West its continued support is worth it, Paul Poast argues.

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

Russia intends to win its brutal offensive against Ukraine by any means necessary—even if those means condemn millions to hunger and starvation.

Will the Republican Party stand for international engagement, democracy and freedom? Or will Republicans adopt a narrower, inward-looking vision?