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The 1982 Chicago Council Survey shows important disparities between public opinion and Reagan administration policies in defense spending, arms control, foreign aid, détente, and trade policy.

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with foreign countries.

An essay about food insecurity and child hunger by Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Roger Thurow.

The 2010 Chicago Council Survey shows that Americans remain committed to an active part in world affairs—its problems, opportunities, and key actors.

Americans want to play an active part in world affairs but are reassessing their foreign policy priorities and how they want to engage with the world.

Results from the 2012 Council Survey find that nearly seven in 10 Americans think the war in Afghanistan has not been worth the cost.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs highlighting key foreign policy topics that will be covered in the final 2012 Presidential debate.

The 2014 Chicago Council Survey of American public opinion and US foreign policy shows public support for an “Active” Role in world affairs.

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

The war in Afghanistan has lasted more than 17 years, and the overall situation has improved little over those years.

Ivo Daalder discusses the annual Munich Security Conference.

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog Craig Kafura explains Millennials’ lack of enthusiasm for drones.

A Chicago Council survey shows that Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog explains how Elizabeth Warren’s specific support base likely led to her downfall.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how the American public seems to be of two minds when it comes to military involvement in Afghanistan.

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

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