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Growing Partisan Divides on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Partisan divides on immigration issues are at their widest points. Democrats’ concerns have dropped dramatically, but Republicans continue to see it as a large threat.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services envelop and US flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

2015 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

Handshake between President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama.
The White House
Public Opinion

Americans Favor Deal with Iran; Willing to Back with Force​

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

According to the 2015 Chicago Council Survey, most Americans support the general idea of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Public Supports Ending Cuba Embargo

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

Cuban flag
Amy Goodman
Public Opinion

2014 Opinion Leaders Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Across party lines, the results of this survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

2014 Opinion Leaders Survey Results cover Public Opinion

Latinos Resemble Other Americans in Preferences for US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This report finds that US Latinos prioritize protecting jobs, favor strong leadership abroad, rank terrorism as a critical threat, and support US military superiority.

City crosswalk busy with pedestrians. Public Opinion

Preserving Ukraine's Independence, Resisting Russian Aggression: What the United States and NATO Must Do

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

This report offers recommendations to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses to deter further Russian aggression and why the US and NATO need to engage more actively and urgently to the crisis.

Flag of Ukraine waving in front of a wooden door.
Jennifer Boyer
Defense and Security

Let’s Make a Deal: Public Backs Iran Talks

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

The majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Flag of Iran.
David Sandoz
Public Opinion

American Attitudes toward Korea: Growing Support for a Solid Relationship

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea (ROK) alliance.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
Reuters
Public Opinion

US–Japan Alliance Central to American Views of Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Michael J. Green

The American public’s foreign policy attitudes demonstrate support for the pivot to Asia and for free trade agreements and sustained forward military presence.

 The American and Japanese flags.
US Dept. of Agriculture
Public Opinion