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Republicans are focused on inflation and immigration ahead of the November election, while Democrats emphasize abortion policies and democracy.

A recent survey offers a look at how experts think a Trump or Harris victory will impact US foreign policy moving forward.

We investigate where the attitudes of foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—in a major election year.

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

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

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

More than half also say the decline of democracies around the world, foreign interference in American elections, and the conflict in the Middle East pose critical threats to vital US interests.

A plurality of Kenyans express somewhat or very positive opinions about the economic influences of outside state actors in their country.