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