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

Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

Surveys from the Chicago Council and the Levada Analytical Center show that Russians are generally indifferent to Navalny's actions, and more suspect that he staged his own poisoning or it was a "provocation from the West" than believe the Russia

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

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

While American usage and reliance on online platforms continue to increase every day, anxiety about data privacy and unfavorable opinions about social media firms remain very high.

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

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

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

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

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

Former US Special Envoy for Israeli Palestinian Negotiations Martin Indyk joined us after the 2021 cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to explore the pattern driving the violence.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

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

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