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But public opinion is sharply divided along partisan lines, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data finds.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.

In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

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

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

Washington has started selling arms that serve a "porcupine" defense strategy to Taiwan. Whether Taipei fully embraces this new approach remains to be seen.

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

What is driving the recent increase in North Korean missile launches—and how should the US respond?

The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.

Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.

A plot to overthrow the German government highlights the risks—and reach—of unchecked conspiracy in an age of mistrust, writes Chris Morris.

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

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

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

Federal agricultural policies must continue expanding to provide greater support for Tribally-led endeavors and choices, including self-determination and self-governance.

Great power competition is the organizing principle of President Biden’s new National Security Strategy. Is the American public on board?

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

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

The United States and Germany are sending their best tanks to Ukraine. Here’s why that matters.

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.