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With high-profile suspensions of the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fear of potential side effects and uneven efficacy of vaccine rollouts are causing concern for some.

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates majorities among Mexican and US publics believe that NAFTA has been good for their respective economies.

The Council’s Dina Smeltz explains why Palestinian and Israeli public opinion on a two state solution has reached a new low.

President Trump’s skepticism on climate change and decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is out of step with the American public overall.

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

As the United States and Iran work on a path back to the Iran nuclear deal, what do Americans and Iranians think about the agreement?

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains why global leaders project Nigeria to be a major global economic hub.

Dina Smeltz shares public opinion on the key topics that will be discussed at the first 2020 presidential debate.

Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.The pandemic's impact on agriculture will be significant and long-lasting.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, and the UK.

Council expert Dina Smeltz explains the different views on issues between “Trump Republicans” and “Non-Trump Republicans.

After three years of negotiations, the United Kingdom remains divided on how to tackle Brexit.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows that preventing North Korea from building nuclear capability ranks the highest US foreign policy priority.

Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the US and Japan have mutually positive views of each other’s leadership efforts.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates nearly half of Americans think the government is not doing enough to limit climate change.

Feed the Future’s Janet Fierro examines how COVID-19 and the global food crisis affect the land grant model.

This survey shows Americans still think that the US should work on friendly engagement and strengthening ties with China.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, a majority of Americans expressed support for a joint airstrike against Syria.

Cities may face some challenges with neighbors in the suburbs while trying to establish policies supporting immigration.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea alliance.

In 2013, a majority of Americans support some variation of immigration reform, but many have bias against Mexican immigrants.

American disapproval rates of US-Iraq war reach record highs.

Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.

This survey, from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, reveals that Americans have grown less concerned about large numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that most Americans believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat climate change.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates a majority of Americans across the political spectrum encourage energy independence.

In this survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Americans say that Middle East is the focus for US national security.

Should reunification of North and South Korea eventually take place, Americans favor maintaining the alliance but are split on keeping US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

Trump's historical victory shows that elections have more to do with identity politics than with traditional criteria used to judge political candidates.

The Council's Lizzy Shackelford joins Fox 32 Chicago to analyze the Taliban's Afghanistan takeover and US foreign policy lessons from America's longest war.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

Cities recognize the importance of city diplomacy but also lack necessary resources to fulfill the commitments they make to global agendas, Council fellows Kris Hartley and Michele Acuto explain.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Wilson Center co-hosted a panel discussion about the results of a Chicago Council survey of public attitudes on foreign policy and the Trump administration.

Results from the 2022 Chicago Council Survey show Americans want to keep supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, despite inflation concerns at home.

The Council's Elizabeth Shackelford joins ABC 7 Chicago to discuss why getting Afghans and US allies out of harm's way is imperative as the crisis deepens.

Craig Kafura explains in the Diplomat how Sino-Russian ties are bolstered by deepening support from the Russian public according to the latest Chicago Council data.

A new survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that the American people are not interested in improving relations with Russia—a reversal from last year.

Council President Ivo Daalder discusses the end of the war in Afghanistan with WGN's Paul Lisnek.

"Right now, I think Russia represents the bigger threat. China represents the bigger long-term competition," says Council President Ivo Daalder, discussing the 2022 Chicago Council Survey.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey found no difference in support for either of the current major-party presidential candidates just after the Orlando shootings in June.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, examines how the events at the US Capitol influence US standing abroad.

The Council's Elizabeth Shackelford explains how a new bipartisan bill could renew Congressional war powers and reign in presidential power to engage the United States in conflict.