October 19, 2020, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), A large majority of Democrats (73%) consider racial inequality in the United States a critical threat to the country, while Republicans consider it a relatively low-level threat., Introduction, The ki...

This blog is about Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko and how he remains Belarus' leader, earning him the moniker of the "last dictator in Europe."

August 6, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz, Vahid Salemi / AP, Whether attacked by its neighbors or Tehran, majorities of Americans oppose using US troops to come to Israel’s defense., Israelis are braced for possible retaliatory military action from Iran after an Israeli str...

While more Russians say Moscow should start negotiations than continue fighting, their aim may be to solidify gains rather than making real compromises for peace.

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...

August 12, 2024, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Jonathan Ernst / Pool via AP, Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat., The US alliance with South Korea remains one of the most important in the world. From North Korea’s expanding weapons p...

Survey data shows the American public is more attuned to the view of "The Blob," those working in government, than to President Trump’s views.

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

September 9, 2022, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz and Libby Berry, Canva, And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows., Key Findings, More than two-thirds of Republicans identify as conservative (77%)., Just over half of Democrats identif...

February 4, 2020, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Brendan Helm and Dina Smeltz, Download Report (PDF), 2019 Chicago Council Survey data provide insight into how Millennials view key foreign policy issues compared with previous generations., Introduction, Millennials, the oft-referenced generati...