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The 1979 Chicago Council Survey found that the American people and leaders were interested in maintaining international involvement but were also concerned about hedging and restraining foreign commitments.

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 1986 Chicago Council survey showed the desire to protect American jobs or to secure access to energy still takes priority over altruistic objectives.

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."

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.

The 2008 Chicago Council Survey focuses on attitudes about foreign policy prior to the triggering of the international financial crisis in the fall of 2008.

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.

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.

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

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

The authors of this book address multiple questions involving the nature of youth protest in the twenty-first century.

Across party lines, the results of this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey reveal that the US public and leaders largely agree on US foreign policy.

Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system.

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

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows public concern about Islamic fundamentalism has increased 15 percent since 2014.

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

The Islamic Republic of Iran has promoted despondency and hopelessness to the extent that citizens become paralyzed and incapable of challenging the political status quo.

Should reunification of North and South Korea eventually take place, Americans favor maintaining the alliance but are split on keeping US forces on the Korean Peninsula.

Saeid Golkar discusses the belief that Iran wishes to resume open and benevolent relations with the West and the United States.