50 Years of Polling America
The Chicago Council Survey has provided a comprehensive view of American public opinion on important US foreign policy issues since 1974. Now in its 50th year, it remains a valuable resource for shaping debates and informing key decisions.
Center at a Glance

First conducted in 1974, the now annual Chicago Council Survey highlights critical trends and shifts in American views on US foreign policy over time.

A public opinion, probabilities, and everything data-related blog featuring commentary and analysis from polling and foreign policy experts.

Dina Smeltz

Karl Friedhoff

Craig Kafura
Crown Center Events

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan delivers the Lester Crown Distinguished Lecture on US Foreign Policy.

A conversation with polling experts during the week of the DNC in Chicago explores how factors like race and age play into Americans’ views on foreign policy.

Experts discuss the Council’s latest polling on nuclear issues and what more can be done to engage the next generation.