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With the holiday celebrations behind us, here is a quick recap of some of the stats that defined the past twelve months of programming at the Council.

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, new polling finds that Americans still see international terrorism as a critical threat.

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

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

Karen DeYoung, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Steve Erlanger, Susan Glasser, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

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.

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

Bobby Ghosh, Steve Erlanger, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Does an increasingly aggressive China mean the United States should maintain its posture of strategic ambiguity or adopt strategic clarity?

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.

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

Ivo Daalder talks with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Peter Spiegel, and Giles Whittell to get their perspectives on the news of the week and what to keep an eye on in the days ahead.

Republicans are more concerned about China's rise than ever before.

Pakistan's military leaders lauded the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan this week. But will Pakistan's domestic threats—from a shaky economy to a rise in domestic terrorism—threaten the country's stability as a result of new leadership next

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

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.

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

The American public is increasingly skeptical of the US-China trade relationship, and narrow majorities support increased restrictions on both trade and technological exchanges.

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.

Public support for the 2021 infrastructure bill breaks across party lines and may miss the connection to US competitiveness.

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.

After weeks of fierce campaigning, not much changed after Canada's snap election. What can the Trudeau government accomplish in a third term when it comes to foreign policy?

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."

James Harding, Prashant Rao, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to examine the latest on the Israel-Hamas War, its global implications, and what it means for the future of the Middle East.

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.

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

The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.

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

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?