Actually, @global-affairs.bsky.social polling shows that 62 percent of Americans are at least somewhat confident that if the United States is attacked, European allies would come to America’s defense. @kairyssdal.bsky.social @davidgura.bsky.social bit.ly/4pLkZFB

@washingtonpost.com reporter @sammywestfall.bsky.social covered our recent survey on US views toward Israel-Gaza war. Republicans far apart from other Americans in attitudes.

On Monday, I'm moderating this @global-affairs.bsky.social panel on the Future of the United Nations and Multilaterialism. It's going to be a great discussion. For those interested and in the Chicago area, hope you can make it! globalaffairs.org/events/futur...

"[Israel's] policy toward the Palestinians, especially in the ongoing military action in Gaza, seems to have squandered a great deal of American support—especially among younger generations and nonwhite Americans," the Council's @roguepollster.bsky.social told @newsweek.com. brnw.ch/21wTmqa

"Putin may not be the only leader interested in returning to a spheres-of-influence order. Trump’s early rhetoric in his second term, suggesting that both Canada and Greenland should become US territories, could also be interpreted in this same vein," @roguepollster.bsky.social writes.

Exciting night as we welcome @roguepollster.bsky.social, Yawei Liu, Paul Heer, and @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social to discuss the joint @global-affairs.bsky.social - @cartercenter.bsky.social survey of Chinese public opinion: youtube.com/live/CX_Jebq...

"We do see a high degree of confidence in China, in the Chinese public, in their country, and the direction that the government is taking their country," Vice President @roguepollster.bsky.social tells @npr.org of new polling from the Chicago Council and @cartercenter.bsky.social. More coverage ⬇️

Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace this week, escalating tensions between Moscow and NATO. @roguepollster.bsky.social unpacks new Council survey results on how Americans think the United States should respond to Russian aggression in Eastern Europe ⤵️ brnw.ch/21wVIBR

In advance of today's meeting in Alaska, new data from @global-affairs.bsky.social showing a notable increase in everyday Republican and Independent views on US support for Ukraine, especially on sending additional arms.

The Trump plan announced today aims to spur AI innovation by removing “onerous Federal regulations" hindering AI development. A plurality of Americans think there is not enough(44%) rather than too much (7%) government regulation on new tech. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

While all eyes are on Iran, there's a NATO summit also happening. Don't forget about Ukraine's struggle, too. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

As NATO leaders meet in The Hauge this week, the gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974. More [email protected] survey results 📊⤵️ brnw.ch/21wTCHn

As a part-time resident of DC, I'm one of them prri.org/spotlight/mi...

As Iran and US officials prepare for the next round of meetings, a majority of Americans support a nuclear agreement globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

"A majority still want to support Ukraine, but it has slipped. And the reason it's slipped is because the Republicans have tanked," the Council's @roguepollster.bsky.social tells @npr.org of shifting public attitudes toward the war. brnw.ch/21wRT6s

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of @leslievinjamuri.bsky.social as our next president and chief executive officer. Leslie joins us from @chathamhouse.org and brings 20+ years of experience in global affairs. Please join us in welcoming her to Chicago! More info here: brnw.ch/21wRPYT

Here's a look (inspired by @jeffasher.bsky.social) at how Trump's damage to the economy isn't limited to stock prices. s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?tra...

INBOX: “.. The leaders agreed that ministers and senior officials will continue to work together to advance shared priorities. “Prime Minister Carney and President Sheinbaum agreed to remain in close contact.” www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/read...

According to a February 20–26, 2025, Chicago Council on Global Affairs-Levada Center survey, everyday Russians perceive mixed impacts of the Kremlin’s foreign policy. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

Six in 10 Americans (58%) believe the United States and European countries are equally responsible for helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia, a new Chicago Council- @ipsosus.bsky.social survey finds. However, this share has declined since 2023. More analysis 👇

Smart, sober response from Canada’s Prime Minister to the destruction my government is wreaking. The US won the geo-political lottery having Canada and Mexico as neighbors, and the Trump Administration is destroying our advantages.

American views on efforts to end war between Russia and Ukraine globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

New poll data in! globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

The @global-affairs.bsky.social just got new data back on this as well. Stay tuned for additional insights!

According to a new @yougov.co.uk, Europeans are souring again on the United States. Pluralities of half or more in Denmark (74%), Sweden (63%), Germany (56%), Britain (53%), Spain (49%) and France (49%) express a negative view. Italians are evenly divided. yougov.co.uk/internationa...

when Elon Musk started recruiting for DOGE last November, he said the work would be “tedious” and “compensation is zero" now it turns out some DOGE operatives are earning six-figure salaries, one as high as $195,200, as much as a civil servant can legally make www.wired.com/story/doge-g...

Reuters/@ipsosus.bsky.social: Strong majorities of Americans do not support using military force to obtain new territory, do not support Canada becoming the 51st state and do not want the US to pressure Denmark into handing over Greenland. Via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250123-top...

Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Only 7% of American adults, including 11% of Republicans, agree with Trump that Ukraine is more to blame for starting the war:

We interrupt his program to bring you a newsbreak from that lefty rag The Wall Street Journal.

Trudeau: "I want to speak first directly to the American people. We don't want this. We want to work with you as a friend and ally. We don't want to see you hurt either. But your government has chosen to do this to you. As of this morning, markets are down and inflation is set to rise dramatically."

protest in Chicago about White House treatment of Zelenskyy i.guim.co.uk/img/media/c6...

Trump and Vance are part of the tiny percentage of Americans who sympathize more with Russia (4%) than Ukraine (62%) and who view Putin more favorably (75% unfavorable) than Zelensky (28% unfavorable) today.yougov.com/politics/art...

EU foreign policy chief: “.. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.” @kajakallas.bsky.social

What could dismantling USAID mean locally and nationally? Distinguished Fellow Catherine Bertini weighs in on @wttw.bsky.social's Chicago Tonight ⤵️

Happening now: it's 1°F outside in Chicago—a literal frozen hellscape. Furious EPA workers with AFGE Local 704 are rallying against the Trump/Musk evisceration of the federal workforce targeting new hires. Recently fired employees include those responsible for monitoring air & water quality.

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Mass deportations, tariffs & pardons for J6 rioters appeal to GOP base, but majorities of Dems and Independents are opposed to these policies. See @npr.org @pbs.org @maristpoll.bsky.social survey from January 7-9. The public"mandate" for those items is limited. www.npr.org/2025/01/15/n...

While mass deportations, imposing tariffs & pardoning J6 rioters is popular among Republicans, majorities of Democrats and Independents are opposed to these policies. See @npr.org @pbs.org @maristpoll.bsky.social from January 7-9.

The US elections are over, but some of the trends that shaped global voting will still affect the public mood in 2025 a piece I wrote with @ckafura.bsky.social globalaffairs.org/commentary-a...

Hegseth's probable confirmation "is one of the most remarkable examples of 'failing up' in modern Ameran history." David French tinyurl.com/cvmwkm8a

Real implications for sustaining cross-partisan support for robust long-term commitments. @roguepollster.bsky.social & @ckafura.bsky.social for Chicago Council on lessening enthusiasm for U.S. global engagement. globalaffairs.org/research/pub...

We've been working with @ckafura.bsky.social @roguepollster.bsky.social and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on this revived foreign policy leaders survey for more than a decade. This year, together contracted with the firm Verasight to survey this cross-section of leaders. 6/

So what do foreign policy opinion leaders happens now? Based on our ( @busbyj2.bsky.social, @roguepollster.bsky.social, others not on bsky) survey of 471 leaders, majorities across partisan lines think it's more now likely that the US leaves NATO--and war with Russia over Ukraine is less likely.

My quick explainer of the Biden-Xi meeting is up at Good Authority. Highly likely to be the only one out there that links to scholarship by Chen & Evers; Pearson, Rithmire, & Tsai, and Farrell & Newman. goodauthority.org/news/biden-x...

Me too!