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Lama El Baz

Americans Say AI Benefits Are Not Worth the Risks

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Half of Americans also say artificial intelligence poses a critical threat to the vital interests of the United States over the next decade.

Protesters demonstrate outside of the OpenAI DevDay 2026 conference
Jeff Chiu / AP
Technology

Most Americans Favor Increasing Sanctions on Russia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, the US public remains supportive of sending military and economic aid to Kyiv and in favor of boosting sanctions against Moscow.

Smoke rises above warehouse stores behind a sunflower field following a Russian air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion

American Favorability of Israel Drops to Record Low

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Still, a majority of Americans overall continue to say the United States should not take a side in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

US and Israel flags stand outside of the White House
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Public Opinion

Americans, Foreign Policy, and the 2026 Midterms

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's 2026 annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

Silhouettes against a backdrop of the American flag
Pamela Smith / AP
Public Opinion

7 in 10 Americans Say Iran War Not Worth Fighting

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New polling finds 68 percent of Americans believe the costs of the war with Iran have outweighed the benefits, though Republicans stand apart.

Demonstrators rally outside the White House to protest US military action in Iran
Jose Luis Magana / AP
Public Opinion

Built by Immigrants, Shaped by Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's survey of Chicagoland residents on immigration policies.

blue report cover on a beige background Migration

Americans, Canadians, and Mexicans Want to Continue the USMCA but Differ on Terms

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities in USMCA publics believe the 2020 trilateral free trade agreement has been beneficial to their economies, but Mexicans and Canadians are reticent about how much their governments should acquiesce to US demands.

Canadian, American, and Mexican flags
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Global Economy

Most Americans Disagree with Trump and the Republican Base on Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most Republicans echo Trump's view that immigration negatively impacts the United States, a majority of Americans feel differently.

a guard stands in front of the US-Mexico border wall
Gregory Bull / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Say the Iran War Is Bad for the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But Republicans stand in stark contrast, favoring the Trump administration’s actions in Iran.

A man waves an Iranian flag under a billboard with graphic showing Strait of Hormuz and sewn lips of USPresident Donald Trump
Vahid Salemi / AP
Public Opinion

In Tariffs Debate, Gen Z and Millennials Favor Lower Prices and More Choices

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Younger Americans see globalization and free trade not as threats to their jobs, but assets to improve their standard of living and reduce the cost of goods.

A person browses the grocery store
David Zalubowski / AP
Global Economy