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Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

American religious groups have spent millions exporting homophobia to the East African nation.

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

The Council’s Karl Friedhoff shares a Gallup Korea Survey which shows South Korean President Moon Jae-in's popularity in decline.

Hong Kongers lose faith and trust in the police after a series of violent protests.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia.

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

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

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

Although data shows South Koreans remain uncomfortable with homosexuality, recent trends show an increase in acceptance.

Food insecurity plays a critical and complex role in Myanmar's current political turmoil, and has played a similar role in uprisings of the past.

In picking fronts that offer the paths of least resistance, trilateral cooperation will maximize the presence of all three countries in ASEAN, maintaining balance in the region and making collective progress toward economic and development goals.

Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.

Ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) in September and the pre-summit on July 26th, check out a breakdown of everything you need to know.

New data from the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Council offer insights on how publics in the United States and Japan view the relationship between their countries.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view domestic programs as a higher priority than foreign aid but see aid as helpful for US foreign relations.

While more Russians say Moscow should start negotiations than continue fighting, their aim may be to solidify gains rather than making real compromises for peace.

The 2015 Chicago Council Survey finds roughly four in 10 Americans believe climate change is a serious problem.

Senior Fellow Roger Thurow details the true costs of malnutrition today and tomorrow.

By combatting erosion and flooding along Lake Michigan’s shore, local governments have an opportunity to make their beaches more equitable.

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 American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

This survey shows a majority of Americans support the broad outlines of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

The movement of Venezuelans across the Western Hemisphere highlights the need for regional coordination.

Polls conducted find broad public agreement on trade on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey covers Russian and American public opinion and indicates the US and Russia are more rivals than partners.

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs highlighting key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the final 2012 Presidential debate.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how Elizabeth Warren’s specific support base likely led to her downfall.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic will change how people across the world think about foreign relations. Craig Kafura looks at Australia as a case study for how these changes affect public opinion.

Catch the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development in our Global Food for Thought news brief.

Midwestern governors have stopped accepting Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris and Beirut terrorist attacks, though data shows they pose little risk.

A Council working paper shows the climate benefits of shared mobility, but urban leaders must implement policies that make it safer and more accessible.

Large majorities of Americans now disapprove of the attack on the US Capitol, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about what the rioters were aiming to do and what to do next.

Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm discuss President Biden's extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

The Chicago Council's polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

Long before the pandemic, evidence showed a persistent deficiency in food intake of women in India. A convergence of policies and programs across sectors can boost the nutrition security of women and their communities.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the American public’s foreign policy attitudes demonstrate support for the pivot to Asia.

Although Midwesterners differ slightly from the general population in their views of international trade, Midwesterners without postsecondary education are more suspicious.

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

A survey of the US public shows an overall majority of Americans (54%) consider climate change a critical threat.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates US public views North Korea’s nuclear program as one of the top threats facing the country.

The learnings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the public generally sees an improvement in the South Korean security situation.

A recent survey among Hong Kong residents shows that they're dissatisfied with the actions of the police and support an independent investigation into the protest's origins and potential police abuse.