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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.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

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

Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

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

Concern for the state of the planet spans generations, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

New America's Sascha Haselmayer presents a strategic vision for city procurement.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

On the heels of Ukrainian president Zelenskyy’s meeting with US President Biden, the 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a record 50 percent of Americans favor the use of US troops if Russia were to invade the rest of Ukraine.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.

While not traditionally prioritized as a tool of foreign policy, combatting world hunger has high bipartisan support from the American public.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

Council President Ivo Daalder, former US ambassador to NATO, shares his perspective.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze new public opinion data showing there is partisan agreement on how best to respond to the recent Russian hack.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.