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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

Plurality of Americans Think US Government Neglecting Action on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows an increase in Americans believing temperature swings are linked to global warming.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

Americans Rate Energy Independence Second Only to Jobs in Foreign Policy Priorities

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Energy independence is seen as very important bymore Americans than preventing nuclear proliferation, combating international terrorism, and maintaining superior military power worldwide

View of an oil rig in front of sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion

What Kind of Foreign Policy Do Americans Want?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council examines public opinion on key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the third and final 2012 Presidential debate.

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney at a 2012 presidential debate.
Scout Tufankjian
Public Opinion

Americans Who See Immigration as a Critical Threat to the United States at Lowest Level in Two Decades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

For the first time since the question was first asked by the Council in 1994, only a minority (40%) of Americans consider a large influx of immigrants and refugees a “critical threat” to the United States

People wait in line at the US-Mexico border.
Reuters
Migration

American Views of Asia and the Future of the US-Japan Alliance

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Michael J. Green

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance.

Japan flag waving near a body of water with a mountain in the background
Steven Diaz
Public Opinion

American Support for the US-ROK Alliance: Steady As She Goes

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows American perceptions of South Korea are strongly positive. As Americans shift their priority to Asia, South Korea is poised to continue as an important security and economic partner of the US.

National flags outside of the United Nations. Public Opinion

2012 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

2012 Chicago Council Survey: Foreign Policy in the new Millennium Public Opinion

Americans Shifting Focus to Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

After a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, Americans recognize China’s growing influence and Asia’s importance to the US.

Bridges over Irawadi
Radek Kucharski
Public Opinion

Americans Support No-Fly Zone and Sanctions in Syria

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

With the fighting in Syria, the American public said they would support US participation to enforce sanctions and a no-fly zone in Syria.

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

Americans Question Gains of War in Afghanistan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Nearly seven in 10 Americans think the war in Afghanistan has not been worth the cost, and half of Americans believe military action hasn’t made the US safer from the threat of terrorism.

A US soldier in Afghanistan, with sand blowing in the foreground
Reuters
Public Opinion