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What are economic sanctions? How are they used in US foreign policy? And what should future policymakers consider before employing them?

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

This survey showed that opinion was split on whether these unaccompanied minors should be treated as refugees or undocumented immigrants.

Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.

As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.

Recent surveys reveal that large majorities of both Russians and Americans now view their countries as rivals.

Roughly $24 billion in military aid has been authorized for Ukraine since August—dwarfing total US assistance to the country in all previous years.

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.

An announcement made following the G7 Hiroshima Summit brings the group one step closer to a proposed “Economic Article 5.”