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We examine the attitudes of foreign policy opinion leaders and the public in the Trump Era.

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.

2019 Chicago Council Survey data provide insight into how Millennials view key foreign policy issues compared with previous generations. 

Results of a Chicago Council Survey find that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force Commander Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination between their policies toward China.​

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

This survey finds that though Republicans and Democrats differ on whether President Trump’s strategy is an effective approach to trade policy, the American public is more likely than ever to say that international trade benefits the US.

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

A survey of the US public shows an overall majority of Americans (54%) consider climate change a critical threat.