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Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

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

Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

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

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Results from the 2022 Chicago Council Survey show Americans want to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, despite inflation concerns at home.

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

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