Skip to main content
Results for:
Defense and Security

Americans Support No-Fly Zone and Sanctions in Syria

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

With the fighting in Syria, the American public said they would support US participation to enforce sanctions and a no-fly zone in Syria.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Question Gains of War in Afghanistan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Nearly seven in 10 Americans think the war in Afghanistan has not been worth the cost, and half of Americans believe military action hasn’t made the US safer from the threat of terrorism.

A US soldier in Afghanistan, with sand blowing in the foreground
Reuters
Public Opinion

2006 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

The American flag
Samuel Branch
Public Opinion

2005 Chicago Council Democracy Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey

The 2005 Chicago Council Survey explored public opinion on democracy promotion post-September 11 world as one of the core principles of US foreign policy.

 Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
REUTERS
Public Opinion

2002 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2002 Chicago Council survey made it clear that 9/11 had a profound impact on the American mood and U.S. relationships with allies and former enemies and nations in which we thought we had little stake were seen in a new light.

City crosswalk busy with pedestrians. Public Opinion