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

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.

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.

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey of South Korean attitudes towards the United States was conducted in December 2019 in South Korea.

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

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

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

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

The Council's polling experts examine how American foreign policy experts think of the term "allies," and whether variations in thinking matter for US foreign policy decisions.

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.

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

Chicago Council Survey data reveals growing concern across party lines about China's economic and military power.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

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.

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

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

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

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

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

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

This report finds that US Latinos prioritize protecting jobs, favor strong leadership abroad, rank terrorism as a critical threat, and support US military superiority.

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.

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

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

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.

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.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.

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

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination

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

This survey, from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, reveals that Americans have grown less concerned about large numbers of immigrants coming to the U.S.

Recent survey data shows the US public's overall feeling is that the US should cooperate with China rather than actively work to limit its advances.

For the first time since the question was first asked in the 1994 Chicago Council Survey, more Americans say that Asia is more important to the US than Europe.

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

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

2021 Chicago Council Survey data show that a majority of Americans hold favorable views of South Korea and would support defending the country from a North Korean attack.

This survey shows Americans still think that the US should work on friendly engagement and strengthening ties with China.

Survey results show President Trump’s threats and bullying tactics with Seoul haven't lessened support for the alliance with South Korea.

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

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

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

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

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.