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Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

"The 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a narrow majority of Americans support some sort of boycott of this year’s Beijing Olympics,” Craig Kafura tells WTTW.

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

While two-thirds of Americans overall continue to support the withdrawal, a majority of Republicans now oppose it, a new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Ipsos reveals.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Data suggest that Americans accept some foreign civilian casualties as a necessary cost to counterterrorism, but Republicans and Democrats differ on willingness to use lethal force.

As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

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

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?