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New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.

As President Biden heads to the UN climate summit, one Senator has gutted his plans for clean energy reform.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.

Ian Klaus writes about the role global cities play around the world and the urgent need to adapt governance practices.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

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

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

Washington has started selling arms that serve a "porcupine" defense strategy to Taiwan. Whether Taipei fully embraces this new approach remains to be seen.

Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

While some areas of the world continue to see population growth—many countries in Africa, for example—fertility rates are falling everywhere else. What does that mean for geopolitics?

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.

But public opinion is sharply divided along partisan lines, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data finds.

New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.