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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

2010 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

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Jon Sailer
Public Opinion

Findings from the 2010 Survey of Public Opinion

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey

Americans believe US foreign policy is increasingly constrained by troubles at home and abroad.

American soldiers at US army base, in front of a sun set.
REUTERS
Public Opinion

US Attitudes toward the Republic of Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

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

2008 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey offers an important benchmark for popular attitudes about foreign policy immediately prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

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Jon Sailer
Public Opinion

2007 Chicago Council Survey: World Public Opinion

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by John E. Rielly

The 2007 Chicago Council Survey broke new ground in international public opinion research to gain understanding and discover commonalities in public opinion around the world.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
Reuters
Public Opinion

2006 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications for the international order and U.S. foreign policy.

The American flag
Samuel Branch
Public Opinion

2005 Chicago Council Democracy Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy.

 Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
REUTERS
Public Opinion

2004 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2004 Chicago Council Survey explores public opinion on core concepts about the world order, the rights and responsibilities of nation-states, and the role of unprecedented American power.

City crosswalk busy with pedestrians. Public Opinion

2002 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with allies and former enemies and nations in which we thought we had little stake were seen in a new light.

City crosswalk busy with pedestrians. Public Opinion