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

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

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

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

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

The public's top priorities for the US-China relationship moving forward: avoiding war and maintaining a technological edge.

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

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

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

"The elections of 2024 could mark an inflection point for democracy globally and, by consequence, international relations," Paul Poast writes.