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The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

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

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

Bobby Ghosh, Steven Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

Majorities of Democrats and Independents support a potential deal similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but only a minority of Republicans agree.

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

But nearly a quarter century after the September 11 attacks, Americans still view international terrorism as among the most critical threats to the United States.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

Whether attacked by its neighbors or Tehran, majorities of Americans oppose using US troops to come to Israel’s defense.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

Seven in 10 say the security relationship with Seoul does more to strengthen US national security than weaken it.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

Polling conducted in July for the 2021 Chicago Council Survey found seven out of ten Americans supported the withdrawal of US combat forces from Afghanistan by September 11.

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

Explore US-Russia survey research between 2021 and 2025.

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.