Commentary and Analysis

Dina Smeltz shares what she thinks the trends in the Council's annual survey may indicate for the future of American foreign policy and global influence.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey found no difference in support for either of the current major-party presidential candidates just after the Orlando shootings in June.

When Hillary Clinton chose Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her vice-presidential running mate, some left-leaning groups were unhappy about his pro-trade leanings.

While Americans favor nuclear energy in general, they are reluctant to developing new nuclear plants.

Dina Smeltz discusses poll results regarding public opinion of the United States' involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

According to recent polls, the majority of the American public doesn’t share the GOP front-runner’s views on Syrian refugees, Muslims, and "illegal" immigrants.

In the United States, Democrats and Republicans remain at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of prioritizing climate change.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.

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