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This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia.

Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

In this survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Americans say that Middle East is the focus for US national security.

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea alliance.

James M. Lindsay joins the Council’s Dina Smeltz on Deep Dish to discuss the findings of the newly released 2019 Chicago Council Survey.

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

Since 2016, Americans' favorability toward South Korea, India, and Japan is stable, while favorability toward China decreased by 12 points.

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

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.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates perceptions of South Korea are positive, with Americans viewing the country as a partner rather than a rival.

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, a majority of Americans expressed support for a joint airstrike against Syria.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance. 

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

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.

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

Thirty years after the end of the cold war, Americans are divided on whether to maintain or withdraw US military troops in Germany.

In 2013, Americans’ overall views of Mexico are at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Surveys dating back to 1994.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

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

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

Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

Recent surveys reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

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

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

Large majorities of Americans now disapprove of the attack on the US Capitol, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about what the rioters were aiming to do and what to do next.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

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

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

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

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

The American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

A new survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that the American people are not interested in improving relations with Russia—a reversal from last year.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze public opinion data showing while most Americans think US democracy is still functioning, they believe it has been either temporarily or permanently weakened.

Council survey data finds Americans place a high priority on a secure energy supply and expect renewal sources will overtake fossil fuels in the next 10 years.

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

After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?