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A Diversity of Opinion: Race, Age, and US Foreign Policy

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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.

During the week of the DNC in Chicago experts have a discussion of how factors like race and age play into Americans’ views on foreign policy.
Ana Miyares Photography

What Young Americans Think about Nuclear Weapons

PAST EVENT VIDEO

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

a nuclear cloud
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Commentary & Analysis

Turkish Views of Foreign Actors Diverge from Erdoğan’s East-West Balance

BLOG
Running Numbers by Coauthors

Recent polling shows Turks have become more favorably inclined toward the European Union and NATO, while attitudes toward Russia and China have grown more negative.

People are seen behind a European Union and a Turkish flag
Emrah Gurel / AP
Public Opinion

Kenyan Views on Global Actors Shed Light on Nation’s Economic Ties

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

A plurality of Kenyans express somewhat or very positive opinions about the economic influences of outside state actors in their country.

An SGR cargo train travels from the port containers depot on a Chinese-backed railway in Kenya
Khalil Senosi / AP
Public Opinion

Research

America’s Foreign Policy Future: Public Opinion and the 2024 Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.

a person holds a sign that says vote in front of an American flag
Carlos Osorio / AP
Public Opinion

Russians are Indifferent Toward 2024 US Presidential Election

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris appear on the debate screen
John Locher / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy expert Joshua Busby

Daniel W. Drezner 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner