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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.

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.

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

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.