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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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.

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

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

Check out the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

Our weekly roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

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.

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

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

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

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

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

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

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

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze public opinion data showing while most Americans think US democracy is still functioning, they believe it has been either temporarily or permanently weakened.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.

While American usage and reliance on online platforms continue to increase every day, anxiety about data privacy and unfavorable opinions about social media firms remain very high.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

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

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

Public opinion polling shows a lack of consensus about where cyberattacks fall within the escalatory ladder of conventional warfare.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

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

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

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

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.

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

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

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

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.