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It's not only Americans who go to the RNC and DNC. Here, two consulates tell us what motivates them to attend these surprisingly global events.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

Though working-class voters continue to be disillusioned, place-based investments can help restore confidence and heal our polarized politics.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.

Large majorities of Democratic and Independent foreign policy elites say they are more concerned about internal threats than external ones.

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

A roundup of recent polling offers insights into American attitudes toward the conflict.