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From an Urban-Suburban-Rural "Divide" to Convergence?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

There is general agreement across those in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the topics of the economy and climate change, but there's a difference of opinion on immigration.

An aerial view of a rural farm community
John Reed
Public Opinion

Troop Withdrawal Likely to Undermine South Korean Public Support for Alliance with United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

New polling reveals that little has changed in terms of South Korean attitudes towards the US-South Korea military alliance.

Sailors wave to children while marching in the annual Jinhae Gunhangje military port festival parade in South Korea, April 5, 2019.
US Navy
Public Opinion

American Public Support for US Troops in Middle East Has Grown

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A Chicago Council survey completed January 10–12 shows that as tensions with Iran have risen, Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

A US soldier in Afghanistan.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Arguing About Alliances

RESEARCH
Book by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast outlines the art of military-pact alliance negotiations in his latest book.

Above shot of book Arguing About Alliances (photo by paul poast). US Foreign Policy

Americans Consider US Arms Sales a Hazard to US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

Three soldiers in camouflage holding weapons
US Army
Public Opinion

The Clash of Generations? Intergenerational Change and American Foreign Policy Views

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

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

The Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy: Insights and Evidence 7th Edition

RESEARCH
Book by Coauthors

This book, meant for students in American foreign policy, gives a broad introduction to a wide range of domestic factors that influence US policymakers.

A metal sculpture of the world map hangs on a wall
George Bakos
US Foreign Policy

Americans Support Continued US Participation in Iran Deal

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

U.S. President Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York
Reuters
Public Opinion

US Public Not Convinced Trump's Policies Will Make America Safer

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from terrorism.

President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Two in Three Americans Support Increased Federal Healthcare Spending

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey finds that a majority of Americans support increases in federal healthcare spending, while few support cuts.

An ambulance drives with lights on
Camilo Jimenez
Public Opinion