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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

Half of Americans Say US Government Not Doing Enough on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New Chicago Council Survey results show that most Americans aren’t extremely concerned about climate change, but many believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat the issue.

 View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

2014 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

2014 Chicago Council Survey report cover Public Opinion

American Attitudes toward Cross-Border Ties at NAFTA's Anniversary

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

U.S. President Barack Obama, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the North American Leaders' Summit in Toluca, Mexico on February 19, 2014.
Estado de México
Global Economy

Mexicans and Americans Recognize Benefits of Trade But Want to Keep Focus on Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

2014 North American Leaders' Summit
Mexico
Global Economy

2014  Chicago Council Immigration Survey

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

A Chicago Council on Global Affairs report which shows bipartisan support among Midwestern business leaders to pass immigration reform.

 View of Chicago skyline from Indiana
Tom Gill
Public Opinion

In Mexico, President Obama Expresses Optimism for Immigration Reform, But Many Americans Express Bias against Mexican Immigrants

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Americans support some variation of immigration reform, but half overstate unauthorized immigration levels to the US, which intensifies bias against Mexican immigrants.

President Obama in front of a world map.
REUTERS
Public Opinion

American Views toward Mexico

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In May 2013, Americans' overall views of Mexico were at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Survey history, and relatively few Americans are aware that Mexico is a top US trading partner.

Flag of Mexico
Christian Frausto Bernal
Public Opinion

Preventing North Korea from Building Nuclear Capacity is Americans' Top Priority for US-ROK Relationship

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Americans show clear concern about North Korea’s nuclear capability and consider preventing the spread of nuclear weapons as a highly important US foreign policy goal.

North Korean soldiers look to the South through binoculars while on patrol.
Reuters
Public Opinion

​Report on the US-ROK Alliance

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Craig Kafura

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Informed Midwesterners More Likely to Support Immigration Reform

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the midwestern public is somewhat divided on specific reforms, those who have accurate information about shifting immigration flows and changing labor needs express majority support for key immigration policy proposals.

US-Mexico border crossing
Simon Foot
Public Opinion