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Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

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

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

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

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

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

Although reducing energy dependence remains a top priority among Americans, a debate over energy production versus environmental protection is gaining traction.

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

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

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

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

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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

Younger Americans are more confident in US power vis-a-vis China and are more likely to oppose restrictions on scientific and educational exchanges between the two.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Many have come to term the generational divide around climate change beliefs the "global warming age gap"—and many more are deeply concerned about its implications for climate change policy.

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

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

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

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Ryan Heath, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

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

Bobby Ghosh, Steven Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

Journalists Ryan Heath, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

Bobby Ghosh, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

While framing climate change as a national security threat isn’t new, recent reports argue when it comes to security planning, climate is the central concern, not a peripheral issue.

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.

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Craig Kafura explores how Millennials hold distinct views on US-China foreign policy.

Journalists Nirmal Ghosh and Elise Labott join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how recent polling finds that Americans have a more negative view on China than ever before.

Every Friday, Ivo Daalder talks with reporters from some of the world’s leading media outlets to get their perspectives on emerging global stories and how they might unfold.

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.