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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

1994 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, U.S. president Bill Clinton, and PLO chairman Yasser Arafat.
The White House
Public Opinion

1990 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 1990 Chicago Council Survey was performed during an age of global economic competition.

US President George H. W. Bush and Soviet Predident Mikhail Gorbachev hold a press conference at the Helsinki Summit, Finland on September 9, 1990.
George Bush Presidential Library
Public Opinion

1986 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The 1986 Chicago Council survey showed the desire to protect American jobs or to secure access to energy still takes priority over altruistic objectives.

Trip to Iceland Reykjavik Summit Arrival of General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev at Hofdi House.
The White House
Public Opinion

1982 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

Iran Hostage Crisis student demonstration
US Library of Congress
Public Opinion

1978 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

Carter and Omar Torrijos shake hands moments after the signing of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
The White House
Public Opinion

1974 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

The swearing in of President Gerald Ford by Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger.
The White House
Public Opinion