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The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

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.

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Survey data shows that while Americans favor a range of policies to reduce energy dependence, economic growth takes priority.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.