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Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

Although reducing energy dependence remains a top priority among Americans, a debate over energy production versus environmental protection is gaining traction.

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

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

James M. Lindsay joins the Council’s Dina Smeltz on Deep Dish to discuss the findings of the newly released 2019 Chicago Council Survey.

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

Younger Americans are more confident in US power vis-a-vis China and are more likely to oppose restrictions on scientific and educational exchanges between the two.

Many have come to term the generational divide around climate change beliefs the "global warming age gap"—and many more are deeply concerned about its implications for climate change policy.

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

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.