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As China rises in power, Americans support US bases in Japan and want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

This joint report examines the public opinion of changes taking place in the Asia-Pacific, including mutual concerns and competing visions, in order to make better-informed policy decisions.

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

This report examines implications of increasingly influential roles of global business, agricultural research, and the limited national research capacity of developing countries.

Analysis from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs of the world’s largest economic entities reveals the economic influence of cities.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey of South Korean attitudes towards the United States was conducted in December 2019 in South Korea.

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

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

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the American public’s foreign policy attitudes demonstrate support for the pivot to Asia.

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

Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm analyze a survey of American experts on Russia about opinions on the country's relations with China and India.

Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm find that while experts anticipate changes in the global balance of power in the next 20 years, with China overtaking the United States, they do not expect Russia to come out stronger.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

Polling data shows that although Americans believe that Russia is acting to contain US power, the US public favors cooperation and engagement rather than containing Russia.

There is general agreement in urban, suburban, and rural communities on the economy and climate change, but there’s a difference of opinion on immigration.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

Public opinion data finds robust support for a domestic nuclear weapons program in South Korea.

New data from the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Council offer insights on how publics in the United States and Japan view the relationship between their countries.

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm analyze new public opinion data showing there is partisan agreement on how best to respond to the recent Russian hack.

As Russia and China grow closer through economic ties, a joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Analytical Center survey finds that the Russian public sees little downside to the growing bilateral relationship.

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.

Russians and Americans seem to sense a global alignment of democracies versus autocracies, and both publics fear a nuclear exchange.

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

Americans overall want to maintain defense spending. But Democrats, younger people, and those with a college education prefer cuts, while Republicans prefer expansion.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that the American public is more likely than ever to say that international trade benefits the US.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

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.

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the US and Japan have mutually positive views of each other’s leadership efforts.

According to foreign policy leader surveys concerns about a potential trade war between the US and China are widespread.

This survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs provide insight into how Millennials view key foreign policy issues.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.

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

Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.

A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.

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.

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

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.