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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.

Paul Heer joins Deep Dish to argue that engagement is necessary in shaping the US-China relationship.

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.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

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

Balancing power or increasing risk? Deep Dish explores what a multilateral defense pact for Asia might mean.

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.

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.

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

Explore the complex history of the Gaza Strip, the rise of Hamas, and the implications for the current conflict.

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.

Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.

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.