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One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

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.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from around the world, including the US, Japan, Brazil, the UK, Italy and France.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that the American public is more likely than ever to say that international trade benefits the US.

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

Minorities show greater support toward international trade than whites, which is puzzling in part because minorities are more likely to experience unemployment.

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

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze public opinion data showing while most Americans think US democracy is still functioning, they believe it has been either temporarily or permanently weakened.

Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.

There are six key issues for which liberal democrats have differing opinions from more conservative/moderate ones, indicates the 2019 Chicago Council Survey.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm explain immigration policy risks for presidential candidates.

Recent surveys show that a majority of Americans sympathize with the protests occurring across the country since the death of George Floyd.

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

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.

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

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

In this Chicago Council blog Dina Smeltz explores how different populations perceive the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

While Republicans share a similar political worldview overall, Trump and Non-Trump Republicans disagree on key policies for immigration, climate change, and nuclear programs.

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

A large majority of Democrats consider racial inequality a critical threat to the country, while Republicans consider it a relatively low-level threat.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

Council Public Opinion Intern Charlie Rahr examines the United States' international allies' opinions on the 2020 US Presidential election results.

Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.

Polling finds that Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza have different preferences regarding a solution to the conflict with Israel.

Palestinians are critical of the US and Peace to Prosperity plan.