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

Most Americans support sending additional aid to Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia, and relatively few want to withdraw support for Kyiv.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

Whether attacked by its neighbors or Tehran, majorities of Americans oppose using US troops to come to Israel’s defense.

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.