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But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

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

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

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

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.

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

The US public is divided on whether Washington should have remained neutral or opposed Yoon’s controversial move.

An update includes polling results from the United States, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, and Jordan.

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explores what foreign policy experts think about the denuclearization of North Korea.

A new poll reveals that Americans see Russia as a significant threat to US interests and support military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

Council survey data finds Americans place a high priority on a secure energy supply and expect renewal sources will overtake fossil fuels in the next 10 years.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

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.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

Check out our weekly round up of the top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

A recent Council Survey finds that the American public considers international terrorism to be the most critical threat facing the nation.

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

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

Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.

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.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

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.

The public shares the Kremlin's dim view of Western powers and wants to boost cooperation with BRICS members.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans view key issues facing the world today.

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

Results from a Chicago Council survey show that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

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

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.