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With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

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

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

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

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

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

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

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.