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While the public thinks Putin’s foreign policies have improved Moscow’s international influence and the state of the Russian military, fewer now say they have boosted their country’s image abroad.

"It is no surprise that Zelenskyy is trying all he can to change the war’s dynamics and avoid this outcome," Paul Poast writes.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

Survey data shows that Russians are more likely than Americans to say that their nation's government handled the coronavirus pandemic effectively.

Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey, conducted six months into the Trump administration, tested the appeal of "America First" ideas among the American public.

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

Most believe Russia should continue to pursue an independent foreign policy despite the sanctions, which are attributed to the West’s hostility and misunderstanding of the situation in Ukraine.

“An end to NATO enlargement or withdrawing forces from the east will not stop Putin. Only full support of Ukraine can do that,” writes Ivo Daalder in the Financial Times.

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

Ivo Daalder argues that China’s unwillingness to stand up to Putin is part of what causes the danger of missile hits like the one in Poland this week.

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.

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Senior Fellow Dina Smeltz joins NewsNation to break down recent polling.

Over a million Ukrainian citizens have fled to other European countries. African, Asian, Caribbean nationals living in Ukraine may not be able to do the same.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

Ivo Daalder joins Fiona Hill, Mary Elise Sarotte, and Richard Haass to discuss US-Russia relations’ impact on European security amid the war in Ukraine.

Bruce Jentleson joins the Global Dispatches Podcast to discuss what have the sanctions against Russia have accomplished, and what they could possibly lead to.

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

Why would Putin choose now for a full-scale invasion? Council President Ivo Daalder answers this and more on MSNBC’s Medhi Hasan Show.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.

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

The Great Lakes have always been the foundation of the Midwest economy, but in a world where fresh water is in short supply, this resource is more valuable than ever.

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

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

"They may be preparing to better operate with Russia as they square off against South Korea," Karl Friedhoff says.

Ivo Daalder spoke with Diane Rhem about why Ukraine is so important to Russia, what it means for Europe's security, and how the US can deescalate the situation.

Ivo Daalder talks with Ian Bremmer on this episode of GZERO World about the state of the US-Russia relationship.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Paul Poast unpacks the implications of Russia’s decision to revise its nuclear doctrine.

Kyiv, a capital city under siege, falters under the dangers of urbicide. As the victor emerges, so too does a new world order.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

The inaugural Chicago Council Survey was conducted in December 1974 to seek and understand the views of the public and national leaders on a series of international questions.

There’s no reason to believe that any successor to Putin would be any more likely to depart from Russia’s current path, Paul Poast argues.

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.