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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.

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

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

As Chicago and other global cities increasingly grapple with poor air quality, solutions to the problem vary by location.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

Chicago’s transit system has international fans, and your commuter train might be an international influencer.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

The Kyrgyz community in Chicagoland is small, but its economic footprint is expanding. New Kyrgyz businesses are bridging Illinois and Central Asia.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

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

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

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

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

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

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

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

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

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

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

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

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

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

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

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.

Universities can serve as economic engines for rural cities, but collaboration between academia, government, and the private sector is key to sustainable growth.

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

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

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

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans view key issues facing the world today.

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.