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While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

Many have come to term the generational divide around climate change beliefs the "global warming age gap"—and many more are deeply concerned about its implications for climate change policy.

Although reducing energy dependence remains a top priority among Americans, a debate over energy production versus environmental protection is gaining traction.

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

Concern for the state of the planet spans generations, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.