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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.