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The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

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

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Polling conducted in July for the 2021 Chicago Council Survey found seven out of ten Americans supported the withdrawal of US combat forces from Afghanistan by September 11.

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

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

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.

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

While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.