US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

American evangelical Christians demonstrate a unique affinity for the nation of Israel, highlighted by their views of the ongoing war in the Middle East.

September 23, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Mindaugas Kulbis / AP, Download Report (PDF), The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad., The US alliance system has been a pillar of US foreign relations over the past 70 years. But with t...

September 9, 2022, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Reuters, Download Topline (PDF), A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows., The American public has come a long way in its attitudes toward South Korea. Positive feeling...

Public Opinion, Chicago Council Survey data tracks trends in American public opinion on US foreign policy since 1975., Survey Reports, Research, Analysis and policy recommendations on US foreign policy and national security., All Research, Events, Policymakers and influencers share their experien...

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September 9, 2019, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Jermaine M. Ralliford, Download Report (PDF), The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan., Introduction, The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South...

Of those who self-identify as Democrats in our 2019 Chicago Council Survey, about half are liberals while the other half are moderate/conservative. There are six key issues for which the two groups have differing opinions.

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.