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Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

The public's top priorities for the US-China relationship moving forward: avoiding war and maintaining a technological edge.

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

Seven in 10 say the security relationship with Seoul does more to strengthen US national security than weaken it.

There's bipartisan consensus on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Whether attacked by its neighbors or Tehran, majorities of Americans oppose using US troops to come to Israel’s defense.

Most Americans support sending additional aid to Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia, and relatively few want to withdraw support for Kyiv.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.

The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Republicans are focused on inflation and immigration ahead of the November election, while Democrats emphasize abortion policies and democracy.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

The public's top priorities: protecting American jobs and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.