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

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.

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

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.

America saw inaccurate polling for the House and Senate races across the country, which overestimated Democratic support in a wide range of races.

Data suggest that Americans accept some foreign civilian casualties as a necessary cost to counterterrorism, but Republicans and Democrats differ on willingness to use lethal force.

The AUKUS submarine deal was strongly condemned by China and France, but will likely enjoy broad support among US and Australian publics.

Populations around the world remain divided over how comfortable they are returning to normal life as the Delta variant spreads.

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

Despite public divisions over US aid to Ukraine, support for taking in those fleeing the Russian invasion remains unchanged since March.

New Chicago Council-Ipsos polling finds large, bipartisan majorities in support of evacuating and relocating to the United States their Afghan allies and others in danger from the Taliban.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.

The Global Child Nutrition Foundation shares key insights into the impact of school meal programs, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has put children at nutritional risk.

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.

Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

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.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.