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As competition between the United States and China intensifies, more Americans now say the Asian country is more powerful economically, a reversal from two years ago when a plurality said the United States had an economic advantage, according to a

"The 2021 Chicago Council Survey finds that a narrow majority of Americans support some sort of boycott of this year’s Beijing Olympics,” Craig Kafura tells WTTW.

A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.

Washington has started selling arms that serve a "porcupine" defense strategy to Taiwan. Whether Taipei fully embraces this new approach remains to be seen.

With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.

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

Recommendations for how the Obama administration and Congress can restore America’s leadership in the fight against global hunger and poverty.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

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.

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

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

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

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

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.

As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.

A new Chicago Council-Levada poll reveals the Russian public appears to be buying Putin's explanation for "military operation" in Ukraine.

Surveys from the Chicago Council and the Levada Analytical Center show that Russians are generally indifferent to Navalny's actions, and more suspect that he staged his own poisoning or it was a "provocation from the West" than believe the Russia

Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.

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

As President Biden heads to the UN Climate Change Conference, he will grapple with significant divides in domestic public opinion.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

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

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

But public opinion is sharply divided along partisan lines, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data finds.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

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

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

Chicago Council data show that some key foreign policy issues have the potential to disrupt Democratic Party unity.

Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.

A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.

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.

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

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

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.

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.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

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

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

While Americans of all political stripes remain committed to allies and alliances, the public is divided along partisan lines on the value of international organizations.

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.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

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 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.