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

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

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

More than half also say the decline of democracies around the world, foreign interference in American elections, and the conflict in the Middle East pose critical threats to vital US interests.

While opinion leaders across party lines—as well as Democrats and Independents among the public—support continued assistance to Kyiv, everyday Republicans stand out in their opposition.

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.