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In 2013, Americans’ overall views of Mexico are at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Surveys dating back to 1994.

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?

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

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

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

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

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

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

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.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

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.

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

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.

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.

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

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

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

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

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and Susan Glasser join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

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.

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

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

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

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

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

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

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

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

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

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

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.