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As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze public opinion data showing while most Americans think US democracy is still functioning, they believe it has been either temporarily or permanently weakened.

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

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

To address the Red Sea attacks, Americans would rather use economic sanctions to force the Houthis (and Iran) to concede the waters.

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

Majorities of young Americans agree the alliance is essential to US security but at lower levels than older generations.

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

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey finds that a majority of Americans support increases in federal healthcare spending, while few support cuts.