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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.

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.