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2023 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.
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2022 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.
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2021 Chicago Council Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement
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Year in Review: 2021 in Public Opinion | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Growing US Divide on How Long to Support Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.
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Prior to Attack on Israel, Majority of Americans Supported Talks with Hamas | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.
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Americans Continue to Back South Korea | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.
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2021: Year in Numbers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.
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20 Years Later: 9/11 In The Public Memory | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.
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2020 Opinion Leaders Survey | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.
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US Public Supports Withdrawal From Afghanistan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Polling conducted in July for the 2021 Chicago Council Survey found seven out of ten Americans supported the withdrawal of US combat forces from Afghanistan by September 11.
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Americans and Human Rights in China | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.
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Young Americans Question US Global Engagement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.
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Americans, Japanese, and South Koreans Wary of China's Intentions | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.
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Majorities Support US Bases in Key Allied Nations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.
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Americans See South Korea's Influence at All-Time High | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022.Â
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Americans and US-China Trade Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.
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Partisan Divides on China Continue to Grow | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.
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Americans Support Ukraine "As Long As It Takes" | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.
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Liberal vs. Moderate Democrats on Use of US Troops | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.
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Americans Support Infrastructure Investment | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.
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Republicans and Democrats Split on China Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.
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Millennials and Gen Z Sound the Alarm on Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.
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Do Russians Fear the West? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.
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Generational Gaps Close on Sense of Threat from Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Concern for the state of the planet spans generations, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.
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Many Russians Support Ukraine Peace Talks but Not Letting Territory Go | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.
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The US-Japan Alliance in the Age of Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Serving the Citizens—Not the Bureaucracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
New America's Sascha Haselmayer presents a strategic vision for city procurement.
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Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020 | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.
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Generational Divides in Attitudes toward the US Role in the World | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Americans on Their Allies, Partners, and Rivals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?
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Half of Americans Support Use of US Troops in Defense of Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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For First Time, Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.
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Global Polls Find Publics Split on Beijing Boycott | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.
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Dutch and American Publics Wary of China's Growth | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.
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US Public Grows Increasingly Divided on Immigration | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.
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Combating Global Hunger as an American Foreign Policy Priority | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.
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The Future of European Energy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.
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Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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.
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Reflecting on Two Years of Taliban Rule | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.
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Younger Americans' Views on Taiwan Still Taking Shape | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.
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Changing US Attitudes on Trade | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."
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The American Thanksgiving Table | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.
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Best Laid Plans: Council President on Afghanistan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.
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SolarWinds Hack: Americans Prefer Sanctions over Retaliatory Cyberattack against Russia | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze new public opinion data showing there is partisan agreement on how best to respond to the recent Russian hack.
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US Public Views Saudi Relationship as One of Necessity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.
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American Views of Immigration and Diversity | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.
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2022 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.
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Americans Split on Military Aid to Israel, Say Political Status Quo Unacceptable | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.
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American Views of Japanese Influence on the Rise | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.