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Dina Smeltz

The Urban-Suburban-Rural "Divide" in American Views on Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

While our other surveys have notes things such as party affiliation, gender, and age, the 2016 Chicago Council Survey also differentiated between urban, suburban, and rural locations.

An aerial view of a suburb in Arizona
Avi Waxman
Public Opinion

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.

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John Brighenti
Public Opinion

Growing Support in US for Some Climate Change Action

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

A smoke stack in front of a blue sky 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

Actually, Americans Like Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

As recent polling data shows, most Americans have a positive opinion of free trade but are concerned about the threat of trade on job security.

Cranes moving shipping containers with a blue sky in the background Global Economy

As Acts of Terror Proliferate, Americans See No End in Sight

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A recent Council Survey finds that the American public considers international terrorism to be the most critical threat facing the nation.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy visited a memorial at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Dannel Malloy
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

Core Sanders Supporters' Economic Pessimism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Bernie Sanders speaking at a podium to a crowd of supporters Public Opinion