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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.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

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.

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.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

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.

The 54-percentage-point gap between Democrat and Republican views on climate change is the largest in the 2020 Chicago Council Survey.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.