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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.

"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.

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

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.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.

The 1998 Chicago Council Survey results reflect a "guarded engagement" by a largely satisfied superpower.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

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.

Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.

Black Americans are supportive of aid to Ukraine, but less likely than other Americans to back an open-ended support of Kyiv “for as long as it takes.”

It's not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, David Scheffer writes.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

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

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

The White House Situation Room has entertained grandstanding that betrays the seriousness of the "Sit Room" and its national security function.

Results and analysis of the Council's annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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

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

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.