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This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates perceptions of South Korea are positive, with Americans viewing the country as a partner rather than a rival.

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance. 

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

Why microchips are at the heart of the geopolitical contest between the US and China.

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.

Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

This report examines how immigrants have helped offset native-born population loss and revitalized an aging workforce in 40-plus Midwestern metro areas between 2000 and 2015.

Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.

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

Opinion surveys conducted in both the United States and Russia reflect similar disappointment and continued mistrust among the general publics.

Public opinion polls in North America, Europe, and Asia find publics continue to worry about contracting the virus.

Minorities show greater support toward international trade than whites, which is puzzling in part because minorities are more likely to experience unemployment.

Recent surveys show that a majority of Americans sympathize with the protests occurring across the country since the death of George Floyd.

Two surveys find that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

While our other surveys have notes things such as party affiliation, gender, and age, the 2016 Chicago Council Survey also differentiated between urban, suburban, and rural locations.

This week, the Chicago Council Survey team updates public opinion on COVID-19 from the US, Japan, Canada, France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, and Nigeria.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans are ready to support US participation to enforce sanctions and a no-fly zone in Syria.

The Chicago Council Survey team provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from around the world, including the US, Japan, Brazil, the UK, Italy and France.

This survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs provide insight into how Millennials view key foreign policy issues.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.

In this Chicago Council blog Dina Smeltz explores how different populations perceive the collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog, Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm explain immigration policy risks for presidential candidates.

Our weekly round up of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

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

To understand Chinese politics and what lies ahead for the ruling party, author Bruce Dickson argues we must look to the tools China’s leaders use to create popular support.

Updates on public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic from the US, Japan, South Korea, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Germany, and Mexico.

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of “The Blob,” those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

Council Public Opinion Intern Charlie Rahr examines the United States' international allies' opinions on the 2020 US Presidential election results.

Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.