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

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

But public opinion is sharply divided along partisan lines, 2022 Chicago Council Survey data finds.

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

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

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

Chicago Council data show that some key foreign policy issues have the potential to disrupt Democratic Party unity.

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

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

A joint Chicago Council on Global Affairs and IranPoll survey results show that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

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

New survey data shows a partisan divide on what Americans believe is the greatest threat to the United States: Democrats rank violent white nationalist groups the highest, while Republicans list China as the greatest threat.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

While Americans of all political stripes remain committed to allies and alliances, the public is divided along partisan lines on the value of international organizations.