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A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.

The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

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

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

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

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

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

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

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

The supreme leader’s youth-washing strategy could keep detente with the United States off the table for years.

Four in ten Americans (38%) see the development of China as a world power as a critical threat, in line with how Americans have felt about China’s development since 2004. In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Craig Kafura explains

Unlocking local knowledge and know-how in Regional Innovation Hubs.

“The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

Despite getting people off the streets, Iran's hard crackdown on protesters "has created a massive resentment among Iranians."

Iran’s missile attack on two U.S. air bases in Iraq was the latest step bringing the United States and Iran to the brink of war. Yet, President Donald Trump decided to back away from further military confrontation.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post, Craig Kafura explores how Millennials hold distinct views on US-China foreign policy.