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Survey data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs comparing US and Russia public opinion on foreign policy issues.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates majorities among Mexican and US publics believe that NAFTA has been good for their respective economies.

This survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia.

Opinion surveys conducted in both the United States and Russia reflect similar disappointment and continued mistrust among the general publics.

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

Americans and Russians agree on few matters as each believe the other is influencing their domestic affairs.

Although Midwesterners differ slightly from the general population in their views of international trade, Midwesterners without postsecondary education are more suspicious.

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

In this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey, a majority of Americans expressed support for a joint airstrike against Syria.

A University of Texas polling project from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found Americans consider the work of the intelligence community.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey signals the US-Russian relationship is challenged by communication, media coverage, and the countries’ presidents.

The 2018 Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey finds the largest majorities of Americans yet say that trade is good for the US economy and consumers.

Find out how this Eastern European poster child for democracy backslid into autocracy, and what lessons it holds for the rest of the West.

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

Ambassador David Scheffer shares his reactions on John Bolton's recent comments on the United States' relationship with Afghanistan.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates US public views North Korea’s nuclear program as one of the top threats facing the country.

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.

Council expert Dina Smeltz explains the different views on issues between “Trump Republicans” and “Non-Trump Republicans.

Richard Wike joins the Council's Dina Smeltz and Brian Hanson to examine the current global perception of American foreign policy.

This report indicates that the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

The 2018 Chicago Council Survey finds that the American public prefers that the US not take a side in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Harvard University's Stephen M. Walt joins Deep Dish to explain America's foreign policy failures since the end of the Cold War.

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

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

Democrats and Republicans increasingly grow apart on several key international issues. Here are seven examples from the 2018 Council Survey.

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 learnings from this Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates the public generally sees an improvement in the South Korean security situation.

In this Chicago Council blog Karl Friedhoff explains that a majority of South Koreans oppose accommodating US demands on increased burden sharing support.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs blog post by Dina Smeltz explores the current polarization in Nicaragua between the government and its citizens.

Polling expert Dina Smeltz explains why the new Middle East peace plan will have an upward climb to acceptance based on public opinion.