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Public opinion polling shows a lack of consensus about where cyberattacks fall within the escalatory ladder of conventional warfare.

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

Seven in 10 say the security relationship with Seoul does more to strengthen US national security than weaken it.

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

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

Views on immigration levels, pathways to citizenship, and more differ across various racial and ethnic subgroups of Americans.

Findings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey show that Russians believe eastern areas of Ukraine should be independent states.

“It is horrific what the Russians are doing. But we have to be clear: this is not because NATO isn't doing enough," Ivo Daalder tells MSNBC's Ali Velshi.

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

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

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

The summer’s record temperatures have reignited the international farmworker health crisis.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

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

Council President Ivo Daalder joined CBS News for analysis of what’s to come in Ukraine and Eastern Europe as a whole if the West can’t stay unified.

Despite the scale of the crisis and its importance for the broader region, Sudan remains out of the minds of most Americans.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

Ukraine joining NATO will not increase tensions. It will reduce them, argue Ivo Daadler, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, and Stefano Stefanini.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

“The people of Russia and those around Putin must realize he's led them into a costly dead end,” Council President Ivo Daalder tells CNBC's Shepard Smith.

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

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

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

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

Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.

While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.

Geographically targeted economic development strategies can serve as an antidote to political extremism in formerly industrial regions.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

The Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and the Ukrainian Embassy to the United States discuss the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.

"In war, defense is always easier than offense," Ivo Daalder says on CBC News.

"MAGA Republicans are playing into the perception that foreign crises are soaking up scarce dollars that could be used at home," Paul Poast writes.

Large majorities of Democratic and Independent foreign policy elites say they are more concerned about internal threats than external ones.

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

"In many respects, both Ukraine and Israel are offering quintessential examples of a combatant winning the battle, but losing the war," Paul Poast writes.

By providing Kyiv with tangible security guarantees, Moscow would be made to understand it will never determine Ukraine’s future.

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

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

"While Russia can’t win, it won’t lose. Instead, it will hold out until Ukraine is willing to bargain," Paul Poast writes.

Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

New data from the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Council offer insights on how publics in the United States and Japan view the relationship between their countries.

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

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.

President Joe Biden will host the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, in December 2022. Africa’s shift toward China, Russia will be the meeting subtext.

If Russia does ultimately lose the war, Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast argues, it will be a great victory for the West and NATO.