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2016 Opinion Leader Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2016 Opinion Leader Survey showed that, for the most part, there was a bipartisan consensus among US foreign policy opinion leaders on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

With right hand raised, Donald Trump looks at John Roberts with his back to the camera, as Melania Trump and others watch.
The White House
Public Opinion

Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

An exterior shot of the US Capitol building at night
John Brighenti
Public Opinion

Views from the G2: Public Opinion in the US and China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

Barack Obama and Xi Jinping meet at the G20 summit in 2016
Pete Souza
Public Opinion

US and Russia: Insecurity and Mistrust Shape Mutual Perceptions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

The Kremlin's Spassky Tower with storm clouds in the background Public Opinion

2016 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during United States presidential election 2016
Wikimedia Commons
Public Opinion

Americans Support Limited Military Action in Syria against ISIS

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows that while Americans favor military action against violent extremist groups, they are less supportive of US involvement in Syria.

A street market in Syria with pedestrians and a hazy sunset
Marc Veraart
Public Opinion

On Eve of NATO Summit, Majority of Americans Say Alliance Is Essential

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.

International flags outside of NATO headquarters
Frode Overland Andersen
Public Opinion

Americans View Relations with China as Important Despite Some Mistrust

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China walk on the grounds of the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
The White House
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

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