Commentary and Analysis

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

Dina Smeltz discusses public opinion poll results regarding US-Russia relations.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Wilson Center co-hosted a panel discussion about the results of a Chicago Council survey of public attitudes on foreign policy and the Trump administration.

Many Americans, both Democratic and Republican, share a strong mistrust of Russia.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of "The Blob," those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

Even everyday Republicans are now more positive than Democrats toward Russia, according to several opinion polls.

While an improving tenor in official relations could lead Russians to warm to the United States, American public opinion may be more resistant.

Trump's historical victory shows that elections have more to do with identity politics than with traditional criteria used to judge political candidates.

Is the United States retreating from the world? Anyone watching the presidential campaign can be forgiven for thinking that Americans want little to do with what occurs beyond their borders.