Commentary and Analysis

Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

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

Dina Smeltz and Sharon Weiner unpack results from a recent Council-Carnegie Corporation of New York Survey.

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.

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

Though partisan support has shifted over time, Council data show the public continues to favor active US engagement in global issues.

FiveThirtyEight draws on Council data in a podcast episode reflecting on the anniversary of the Iraq War.

“Democrats have stayed pretty remarkably consistent,” in support for US aid to Ukraine, Senior Fellow Dina Smeltz explains on WESH-2 News.