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Dina Smeltz

2015 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

Handshake between President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama.
The White House
Public Opinion

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

2014 Opinion Leaders Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Across party lines, the results of this survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

2014 Opinion Leaders Survey Results cover Public Opinion

Latinos Resemble Other Americans in Preferences for US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This report finds that US Latinos prioritize protecting jobs, favor strong leadership abroad, rank terrorism as a critical threat, and support US military superiority.

City crosswalk busy with pedestrians. Public Opinion

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

Holding Steady: Public Opinion on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This survey showed that opinion was split on whether these unaccompanied minors should be treated as refugees or undocumented immigrants.

People wait in line at the US-Mexico border.
Reuters
Migration

Americans Affirm Ties to Allies in Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Public opinion data shows Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

USA and China flags in front of a blue sky
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Americans Expecting a Power Shift in Energy Supply in Next 10 Years

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Americans clearly lean toward cleaner methods of powering the country and expect renewable sources will overtake fossil fuels as the primary US energy sources in the next 10 years.

View of buildings on the Chicago River. Public Opinion

Half of Americans Say US Government Not Doing Enough on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New Chicago Council Survey results show that most Americans aren’t extremely concerned about climate change, but many believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat the issue.

 View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion