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Craig Kafura

Actually, Americans Like Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

As recent polling data shows, most Americans have a positive opinion of free trade but are concerned about the threat of trade on job security.

Global Economy

Americans Support Limited Military Action in Syria against ISIS

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows that while Americans favor military action against violent extremist groups, they are less supportive of US involvement in Syria.

A street market in Syria with pedestrians and a hazy sunset
Marc Veraart
Public Opinion

Core Sanders Supporters' Economic Pessimism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Bernie Sanders speaking at a podium to a crowd of supporters Public Opinion

Republicans Get behind Trump, but Not All of His Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner for Republicans, the Chicago Council Survey finds that some key issues are still a challenge for those who supported another candidate.

Donald Trump speaking on stage
Ali Shaker
Public Opinion

On Eve of NATO Summit, Majority of Americans Say Alliance Is Essential

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.

International flags outside of NATO headquarters
Frode Overland Andersen
Public Opinion

Slight Rise in US Public Concerns about Climate

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In 2015, for the first time in Chicago Council Survey history, a majority of Democrats say that climate change requires immediate action and are three times more likely than Republicans to say climate change is a critical threat.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Public Opinion

American Anxiety over Middle East Buffets Public Support for US Presence in the Region

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Middle East remains the focus of what Americans perceive as the leading threats to US security, including international terrorism, the rise of violent Islamic extremist groups in Iraq and Syria, and the possibility of a major terrorist attack in the US.

Flag of Israel.
Cole Keister
Public Opinion

Growing Partisan Divides on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Partisan divides on immigration issues are at their widest points. Democrats’ concerns have dropped dramatically, but Republicans continue to see it as a large threat.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services envelop and US flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

2015 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2015 Chicago Council Survey results demonstrate the American public remains committed to engagement in the world.

Handshake between President Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama.
The White House
Public Opinion

Americans Favor Deal with Iran; Willing to Back with Force​

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

According to the 2015 Chicago Council Survey, most Americans support the general idea of an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian uses.

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