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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.

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

Can an administration that up to this point has been belligerent towards traditional US democratic allies and has rejected many forms of multilateralism be able to turn the page and shift from "America First" to "American Led"?

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explains the “China gap” in American public opinion despite consensus among foreign policy experts.

In this survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Americans say that Middle East is the focus for US national security.

Survey results show that American and Mexican governments have some challenges in order to shift public attention to North American trade and energy cooperation.

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

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

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

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

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

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

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.

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

Thirty years after the end of the cold war, Americans are divided on whether to maintain or withdraw US military troops in Germany.

In 2013, Americans’ overall views of Mexico are at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Surveys dating back to 1994.

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

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

With the US election a week away, here are three key things you need to know about the American public's views on Asia in 2020.

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

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

Large majorities of Americans now disapprove of the attack on the US Capitol, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about what the rioters were aiming to do and what to do next.

Recent survey data shows that most Americans generally oppose selling weapons, but are divided on their opinion of the US' relationship with Riyadh.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

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

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

The American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

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

After violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, a new Israeli governing coalition, and Palestinian repression, what would a peaceful future look like?

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

This survey shows a majority of Americans support the broad outlines of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

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.

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

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

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

Karl Friedhoff examines the United States' nuanced understanding of policy options on North Korea's nuclear program.

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan

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

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

The Biden administration emphasizes strengthening ties with America's global allies and partners. Which countries do Americans view as their allies—and adversaries?

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates a majority of Americans across the political spectrum encourage energy independence.

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

Over the weekend, North Korea launched a new cruise missile. It's unlikely to shift American public opinion.

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

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

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

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many are skeptical that a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short span of time.

Ahead of Prime Minister Bennett's first visit to Washington, Council data show partisan divides on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, support for a Palestinian state, and more.