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When Hunger Strikes: How Food Security Abroad Matters for National Security at Home

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Cullen S. Hendrix

Efforts geared toward smallholder farmers have become more efficient and effective over the past several decades in helping to bringing millions out of poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and growing economies around the globe.

A shop inside Mercado de La Boqueria, in Barcelona with produce stands Food and Agriculture

ISIS Successful in Raising US Public Fears about Terrorism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Coinciding with the rise of the Islamic State, public concern about Islamic fundamentalism as a critical threat is rated at 55 percent, the highest level since 2002 survey results.

Militant Islamist fighters take part in a military parade.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Favor Deal with Iran; Willing to Back with Force​

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

According to the 2015 Chicago Council Survey, most Americans support the general idea of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
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

Let’s Make a Deal: Public Backs Iran Talks

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

The majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Flag of Iran.
David Sandoz
Public Opinion

Preventing North Korea from Building Nuclear Capacity is Americans' Top Priority for US-ROK Relationship

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Americans show clear concern about North Korea’s nuclear capability and consider preventing the spread of nuclear weapons as a highly important US foreign policy goal.

North Korean soldiers look to the South through binoculars while on patrol.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Support No-Fly Zone and Sanctions in Syria

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

With the fighting in Syria, the American public said they would support US participation to enforce sanctions and a no-fly zone in Syria.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

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

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