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What does the American public think of the American intelligence community and its efforts at global surveillance?

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

With the global infection rate increasing for the first time since April, some countries are pumping the brakes on ambitious recovery plans.

Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor military action against violent extremist groups, they are less supportive of US involvement in Syria.

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

This week the world passed the 11,836,900 million case mark, with over 544,231 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.