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Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.

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.

A new Chicago Council-Levada poll reveals the Russian public appears to be buying Putin's explanation for "military operation" in Ukraine.

After weeks of fierce campaigning, not much changed after Canada's snap election. What can the Trudeau government accomplish in a third term when it comes to foreign policy?

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

The eventual extraction from Wyoming’s Halleck Creek site will be much smaller than the reported 2.34 billion tonnes.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

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

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.

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

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

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.

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

But recent polling finds key drops among the publics of France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

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

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?

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

The hunt for the key battery component is only the beginning of the story.

Pluralities also say the United States has given Israel either the right amount or not enough military assistance and support.

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

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

After ten months of Biden in office, new public opinion data show Americans support most, but not all, of his foreign policy strategy.

Kim Ghattas, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Ryan Heath, and Stefan Kornelius join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Concern for the state of the planet spans generations, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

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

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.

Bobby Ghosh, Elise Labott, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Journalists Ryan Heath, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.

While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

Experts Laurel Miller and Andrew Watkins join Deep Dish to unpack Afghanistan’s economic collapse.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Most Americans—including a majority of Republicans—favor a range of measures to reverse or adapt to climate change.

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

Karen DeYoung, Ryan Heath, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leveraging nationalist sentiments to make a move towards succession. Will it spark a new conflict?

Is the threat of a NATO expansion the core issue driving Putin’s aggression towards Ukraine, or are his concerns about legacy to blame?

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