Past Events

The State of American Opinion: The 2026 Chicago Council Survey

PAST EVENT VIDEO

John Lapinski, Dina Smeltz, and Asma Khalid unpack what the results of the 2026 Chicago Council survey tell us about Americans’ foreign policy priorities heading into the midterms.

Speakers on the Council's stage.
Ana Miyares Photography

Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy

PAST EVENT

An expert roundtable convened in partnership with Bridging the Gap explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.

American flags lined up in front of the US Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 18, 2021.
Alex Brandon / AP

Commentary

Transatlantic Publics Lose Confidence That Allies Will Help in Event of Attack

COLUMN
Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

But both Americans and Europeans are hopeful that relations will improve in the future.

Two men walk past the NATO logo
Hussein Malla / AP
Public Opinion

Trumpism and TikTok: The Factors Shaping Young Americans' Foreign Policy Views

Analysis
by Coauthors

Millennial and Generation Z Americans have come of age during a time of technological change, economic upheaval, and strategic overreach.

teens hold their cell phones
Rick Rycroft / AP
Public Opinion

Research

American Favorability of Israel Drops to Record Low

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Still, a majority of Americans overall continue to say the United States should not take a side in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

US and Israel flags stand outside of the White House
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Public Opinion

Americans, Foreign Policy, and the 2026 Midterms

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's 2026 annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

Silhouettes against a backdrop of the American flag
Pamela Smith / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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Daniel W. Drezner 

Senior Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner