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Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

The authors of this book address multiple questions involving the nature of youth protest in the twenty-first century.

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system.

This survey shows a majority of Americans support the broad outlines of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows public concern about Islamic fundamentalism has increased 15 percent since 2014.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.

Should reunification of North and South Korea eventually take place, Americans favor maintaining the alliance but are split on keeping US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

Saeid Golkar discusses the belief that Iran wishes to resume open and benevolent relations with the West and the United States.

Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

Global cities are products of a liberal world order that is under threat from the rise of populist nationalism, protectionism, and growing authoritarianism.

Presidential election is going to determine whether the rationalisation and normalisation of Iran is going to continue.

Chicago Council Surveys conducted over the last several years (2014-2017) show remarkable stability of American opinion towards the Iran nuclear deal, both before and after the agreement was officially signed.

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

The Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

Council expert Dina Smeltz explains the different views on issues between “Trump Republicans” and “Non-Trump Republicans.

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.