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Public Opinion Survey

North Korea Now Seen as a Top Threat Facing the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.

North Korea's ballistic missile on North Korea Victory Day in 2013
Stefan Krasowski
Public Opinion

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

Public Opinion and the US-Japan Alliance at the Outset of the Trump Administration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The US-Japan relationship faces significant challenges in the rise of China and the inauguration of Trump. However, decades of polling show the bilateral alliance also has deep roots of public support.

The American and Japanese flags.
Courtesy US Dept. of Agriculture
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.

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

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

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.

Global Economy