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Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

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

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

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

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

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