Recent surveys show a rise in American skepticism of the Trump administration’s approach to domestic and foreign policy. The Council explores where they stand on the economy, immigration, alliances, and more.

The Chicago Council’s polling team examines public opinion on COVID-19 from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, the UK, Italy, and Israel.

A June congressional report revealed the two companies are taking advantage of a U.S. shipping provision that allows them to avoid paying tariffs on orders and to “circumvent” a U.S. law that aims to protect Uyghurs in China from being forced to produce cotton products.

September 15, 2022, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura, Reuters, Download Topline (PDF), But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades., Key Findings, Most Republicans (70%)—but few Democrats ...

Council survey data shows that support for Elizabeth Warren for president did not expand to working-class people, which was likely her downfall. 

August 7, 2017, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff and Dina Smeltz, Stefan Krasowski, Download Report (PDF), The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action., On July 28, 2017, Nort...

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

The Abraham Accords didn't provoke a reaction among many Arab states. Why?

The conflict offers lessons for how to bolster European security with less support from the United States.

Robert Pape joins the 2026 cohort of Emerging Leaders to examine the tradeoffs inherent in deploying force and explore the limits of military power in shaping political outcomes.