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2021 Chicago Council Survey data show a majority of Americans support a range of US policies towards Taiwan: recognition as an independent country, inclusion in international organizations, and a US-Taiwan free trade agreement.

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.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

Recent surveys find significant partisan differences among leaders and the public on the degree of threat posed by China and how the United States should respond.

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Levada Analytical Center survey shows few Russians or Americans expect great changes to US-Russia ties now or in the next 10 years, although both publics see the merits of collaboration.

Opinion surveys conducted in both the United States and Russia reflect similar disappointment and continued mistrust among the general publics.

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

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.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

This survey shows Americans still think that the US should work on friendly engagement and strengthening ties with China.

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

Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.

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

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

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

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

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

This survey indicates that Americans broadly support engaging in trade with China but are split along partisan lines on how to engage in that trade.

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

Should China invade Taiwan, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data show most Americans would support sending arms but not US troops.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

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

In new Council polling, Americans say China’s treatment of minority groups isn’t just a question of internal politics.

This Council report indicates Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates Americans view Japan as a close and trusted ally.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

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.

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

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance. 

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates perceptions of South Korea are positive, with Americans viewing the country as a partner rather than a rival.

American public opinion toward Japan has never been warmer, Council data show.

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

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

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

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

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.

While the Biden administration seems to understand where Americans stand on China and domestic renewal to support global competitiveness, the data disproves their assumptions that Americans are skeptical about trade and weary of US global engagement

We look at where foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—as Joe Biden takes office.

Results of the 2020 Chicago Council Survey reveal a striking divide between Democrats and Republicans on the critical threats facing the country.

The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.