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Americans Divided over US Military Forces in Germany

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Defense and Security

2019 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings show a majority of Americans reject ideas of the United States retreating from the world, abdicating international leadership, and abandoning alliances and global institutions.

Aerial view of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Public Opinion

Americans Maintain Commitment to South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Americans Favor US-China Trade, Split Over Tariffs

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

This survey indicates that Americans broadly support engaging in trade with China, but are split along partisan lines on how to engage in that trade.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Americans and Russians Are Mostly Disinterested and Disengaged with Each Other

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent surveys conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

American and Russian flags.
Eurasian Women's Forum
Public Opinion

2018 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Despite this unprecedented antagonism from President Trump’s administration, most Americans, including Republicans, continued to express confidence in the intelligence community.

US Capitol Building at night Public Opinion

Public and Opinion Leaders' Views on US-China Trade War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Global Economy

Mexicans, Americans Share Positive Views of USMCA Trade Agreement

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Polls conducted find broad public agreement on trade on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

US-Mexico border crossing.
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

Security in the Age of Cities

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Kristin Ljungkvist

For an extended historical period, nation-states have held nearly sole responsibility for providing security, and they certainly continue to have the greatest responsibility today.

Hong Kong's skyline.
Reuters
Global Cities

Vouchers and Housing Policy

RESEARCH
Report by ​Rudolph G. Penner

A paper from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs by Rudolph G. Penner that honors the work of Michael H. Moskow in the global economy.

Pittsburgh skyline.
David Hilowitz
Global Economy