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Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze new public opinion data showing there is partisan agreement on how best to respond to the recent Russian hack.

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

The public shares the Kremlin's dim view of Western powers and wants to boost cooperation with BRICS members.

There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States.

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

A survey of the US public shows an overall majority of Americans (54%) consider climate change a critical threat.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

To thrive in today's tech and knowledge-driven economy, cities must attract cutting-edge businesses and support startups, yet neither is possible without educated workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.