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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.

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

While two-thirds of Americans overall continue to support the withdrawal, a majority of Republicans now oppose it, a new survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Ipsos reveals.

Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.

In this Chicago Council blog Brendan Helm explains that the American public does not accord the same importance to Taiwan as does the US government.

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.

Men often fall outside of gendered stereotypes of food assistance programs, failing to reflect nuanced experiences of hunger in the United States.

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.

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

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

Dina Smeltz discusses European opinion of the US post-Trump.

New data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs suggests the difference in opinion is beginning to narrow on the perceived threat of China.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.In an election year for both nations, the alliance between the US

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

Although Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner for Republicans, the Chicago Council Survey finds that some key issues are still a challenge for those who supported another candidate.

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 generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

This survey indicates that Americans broadly support engaging in trade with China but are split along partisan lines on how to engage in that trade.

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

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

A 2019 survey confirmed broad support of US intelligence agencies, despite limited transparency and persistent criticism from President Donald Trump.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Canada, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

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

America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

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 China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

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

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

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.

Using social media traffic as a way to gauge interest, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands subscribe to any one of the countless theories propagated under QAnon.

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

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

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

New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.

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.

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.

A 2019 survey confirms that Americans broadly support Intelligence agencies despite their limited transparency and persistent antagonism from President Trump.

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.

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.