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Craig Kafura

American Views toward Mexico

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In May 2013, Americans' overall views of Mexico were at their lowest point ever in Chicago Council Survey history, and relatively few Americans are aware that Mexico is a top US trading partner.

Flag of Mexico
Christian Frausto Bernal
Public Opinion

​Report on the US-ROK Alliance

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Craig Kafura

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Informed Midwesterners More Likely to Support Immigration Reform

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the midwestern public is somewhat divided on specific reforms, those who have accurate information about shifting immigration flows and changing labor needs express majority support for key immigration policy proposals.

US-Mexico border crossing
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

Plurality of Americans Think US Government Neglecting Action on Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows an increase in Americans believing temperature swings are linked to global warming.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

Americans Rate Energy Independence Second Only to Jobs in Foreign Policy Priorities

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Energy independence is seen as very important bymore Americans than preventing nuclear proliferation, combating international terrorism, and maintaining superior military power worldwide

View of an oil rig in front of sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Who See Immigration as a Critical Threat to the United States at Lowest Level in Two Decades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

For the first time since the question was first asked by the Council in 1994, only a minority (40%) of Americans consider a large influx of immigrants and refugees a “critical threat” to the United States

People wait in line at the US-Mexico border.
Reuters
Migration

2012 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey tracks public opinion on US foreign policy since the September 11 attacks, and includes an assessment of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

2012 Chicago Council Survey: Foreign Policy in the new Millennium Public Opinion