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In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

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

Mayhem in Westminster has roots in Brexit and a political culture that favors dogma over evidence, argues columnist Chris Morris.

What happens after Ayatollah Khamenei leaves office or dies?

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

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

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

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

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

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

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

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

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

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

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

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.

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to quickly spread across the globe, Council experts assess public opinion around the virus and its impact.

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