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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.

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

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

2015 Chicago Council Survey data show that Americans favor lifting the trade embargo on Cuba and believe the changes will benefit both countries.

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

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

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

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

Results from the 2017 Chicago Council survey suggest that Republicans tend to doubt that trade agreements are a win-win for all parties involved, and their critical views of NAFTA reflect that suspicion.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates nearly half of Americans think the government is not doing enough to limit climate change.

While the public would prefer diplomacy with Iran, they are not taking more aggressive options off the table.

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.

In 2013, a majority of Americans support some variation of immigration reform, but many have bias against Mexican immigrants.

In advance of President Obama’s trip to Mexico for the North American leaders’ summit on February 19, a survey finds Americans and Mexicans recognize the importance of US-Mexico economic relations.

Polls conducted find broad public agreement on trade on both sides of the US-Mexico border.

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.

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

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

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.

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

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

Majority of Americans favor the Iran nuclear agreement but are prepared to use military force to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

This report finds that US Latinos prioritize protecting jobs, favor strong leadership abroad, rank terrorism as a critical threat, and support US military superiority.

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

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey shows a majority of informed Midwesterners support key immigration policy proposals.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

This survey showed that opinion was split on whether these unaccompanied minors should be treated as refugees or undocumented immigrants.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows that most Americans believe the government isn’t doing enough to combat climate change.

But Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided when it comes to immigration levels.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

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

A 2015 survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs finds partisan gap on immigration issues, driven by Democrats' shift, is widest yet.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates majorities among Mexican and US publics believe that NAFTA has been good for their respective economies.

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.

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.

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

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.

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

President Trump’s skepticism on climate change and decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is out of step with the American public overall.

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.

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

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.

The 2020 Chicago Council on Global Affairs-University of Texas at Austin survey explores to what extent Democratic, Republican, and Independent foreign policy professionals support Biden’s international agenda.

A survey that examines the divide between foreign policy experts and the public.