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

This brief analyzes the the 2017 ASEAN summit where officials from the United States, Japan, India, and Australia met to discuss a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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

Regardless of changes in US administration or China's power, the Japanese government must support the region’s continued prosperity.

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

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores how people in Japan and South Korea agree on primary issues that would improve the countries’ relationship.

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance. 

Polling shows the Japanese public supports recognizing same-sex marriages, even as officials stall on legislation to advance equality.

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

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

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

In picking fronts that offer the paths of least resistance, trilateral cooperation will maximize the presence of all three countries in ASEAN, maintaining balance in the region and making collective progress toward economic and development goals.

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post explores the free-falling relations between Japan and South Korea.

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

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

"I think this is part of a process that North Korea is carrying out, to try to normalize their weapons programs over all," Karl Friedhoff tells BBC World News.

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

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

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.

A report from the Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation Amid China’s Rise recommends a new policy mix that leverages each country’s individual strengths and advantages.

New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.

Craig Kafura offers insights into Washington's ties with Tokyo.

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.

The 2006 Chicago Council survey focused on U.S. and international public opinion on the rise of China and India and its implications on foreign policy.

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.

Craig Kafura discusses the Iran Deal and the US-Japan relationship.

Karl Friedhoff joins CNBC Asia to discuss South Korean President Yoon's low approval ratings.

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

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

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

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

The Council’s 2019 Survey establishes that retreating, relinquishing leadership, and abandoning alliances is not what the American public has in mind.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

The 1990 Chicago Council Survey was performed during an age of global economic competition.

Today, most Americans don’t want a world with nuclear weapons. According to the 2020 Chicago Council Survey two-thirds of Americans (66%) believe that no country should be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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.

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

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

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

The hope in Seoul and Tokyo is that even if Donald Trump is reelected, their partnership with Washington will be strong and resilient enough to survive.

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

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

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 Council’s 2018 survey indicates that Americans support US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—aside from after Sept. 11, 2001.

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