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

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

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

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

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

Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.

Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?

As the United States and China compete for influence in the region, two experts weigh in on what Africans would like to see from each potential partner moving forward.

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

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

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans view key issues facing the world today.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.

More so than any other racial or ethnic group, Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Americans want the United States to play an active part in global affairs.

While more Russians say Moscow should start negotiations than continue fighting, their aim may be to solidify gains rather than making real compromises for peace.

On Deep Dish, we discuss if the ROK and Japan can finally resolve their fight over history and cooperate on Asia security.

Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.

Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.

As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.

To be suspicious of Iraq was part of the American zeitgeist long before 2003, survey data show.

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

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

Black Americans are supportive of aid to Ukraine, but less likely than other Americans to back an open-ended support of Kyiv “for as long as it takes.”

The unknown story of Zelensky’s powerful wartime leadership.

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

In countries that favor a negotiated end to the conflict, support for specific policy measures that aid Ukraine has fallen.

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

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