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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

Guiding Principles for a Sustainable US Policy Toward Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

Exterior view of the Kremlin at night time
Alex Zarubi
Defense and Security

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.

An exterior shot of the US Capitol building at night
John Brighenti
Public Opinion

Reducing Urban Violence and Improving Youth Outcomes in the Americas

RESEARCH
Report

Thirty leaders from Latin American and Caribbean countries met to discuss how to improve safety, reduce violence, and ultimately better the lives of young people living in cities.

Charu Chaturvedi
Global Cities

Views from the G2: Public Opinion in the US and China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

Barack Obama and Xi Jinping meet at the G20 summit in 2016
Pete Souza
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

Balancing Priorities: Immigration, National Security, and Public Safety

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The United States needs pragmatic, sensible approaches to immigration that will improve the nation’s security while balancing its role in other key national interests.

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

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

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