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Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

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

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

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

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

On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

An update includes polling results from the United States, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, and Jordan.

The US public is divided on whether Washington should have remained neutral or opposed Yoon’s controversial move.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explores what foreign policy experts think about the denuclearization of North Korea.

Council survey data finds Americans place a high priority on a secure energy supply and expect renewal sources will overtake fossil fuels in the next 10 years.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

A new poll reveals that Americans see Russia as a significant threat to US interests and support military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

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