February 12, 2026, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz , Dina Smeltz , and Craig Kafura, Iryna Rybakova / Ukraine's 93rd Mechanized Brigade via AP, Download Report (PDF), They are also divided on the United States’ participation in Europe’s “Coalition of the Willing” to defend a...

An update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

December 16, 2022, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz, EyePress, Download (PDF), A solid majority (69%) say that it would never be justified for Moscow to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its current military operation against Kyiv., Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made ano...

November 8, 2021, RESEARCH Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff, Reuters, Download Report (PDF), There is broad agreement that international trade delivers benefits to consumers and to companies and is even good for creating jobs in the United States., As part of its Foreign Policy for the Mid...

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

As the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war approaches, here's where the Russian public stands.

New Chicago Council public opinion data shows majorities of Americans across both parties support imposing additional sanctions against Russia.

Chicago is known the world over for its bold and unique architecture. After all, it’s the birthplace of the skyscraper. But how does the city compare globally when it comes to sustainable architecture?

October 14, 2025 - The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Julianne Smith as Distinguished Nonresident Fellow in Defense and Security. Smith, who served as the U.S. permanent representative to NATO during the Biden administration, will join the C...