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aka Dina Smeltz. International polling expert, senior fellow of public opinion and foreign policy at The Chicago Council, film fanatic, chihuahua whisperer, explorer
@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.
Growing number of Americans say U.S. supports Israel too much in Gaza war, poll shows
Republicans stand apart in backing U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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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...
The Future of Multilateralism: UN80 and Beyond
Cécile Shea, Juliet Sorensen, Ian Hurd, and Paul Poast discuss the evolution and future of multilateralism through the lens of the United Nations' 80th anniversary.
globalaffairs.org
September 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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"[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
American sympathy for Israel reaches "all-time low" in new poll
The survey also comes as tensions heat up between Israel and Iran and concerns Israel could launch a strike on Tehran's nuclear plants.
brnw.ch
June 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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"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.
Americans Reject Idea of a Russian Sphere of Influence in Europe
Most Americans believe the United States has too many interests in Europe to let any one country dominate the region.
brnw.ch
August 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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...
China and the World: How Citizens View Their Country's Global Future
YouTube video by Chicago Council on Global Affairs
youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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"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 ⬇️
Chinese public is divided over whether to seek global dominance or share leadership
A new poll shows a majority of Chinese people see competition with the U.S. as a threat, but there is a split on what role Beijing should take on in the world stage.
www.npr.org
September 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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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
September 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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.
Dramatic Rise in Republican Support for Ukraine
In a 21-point shift, 51 percent of Republicans now favor providing US military aid to Kyiv.
globalaffairs.org
August 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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...
Americans Favor Greater AI and Quantum Regulation
While still forming their views on these technologies, more say they are concerned about the potential risks than excited about the opportunities.
globalaffairs.org
July 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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...
Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped
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.
globalaffairs.org
June 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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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 Council-@ipsosus.bsky.social survey results 📊⤵️ brnw.ch/21wTCHn
Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped
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.
brnw.ch
June 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As Iran and US officials prepare for the next round of meetings, a majority of Americans support a nuclear agreement globalaffairs.org/research/pub...
Six in 10 Americans Support US Participation in a Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Majorities of Democrats and Independents support a potential deal similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but only a minority of Republicans agree.
globalaffairs.org
April 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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"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
As Trump tries for Ukraine-Russia deal, public opinion on conflict shifts
As Trump tries -- with difficulty -- to get a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, public opinion about the conflict has been shifting.
www.npr.org
April 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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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
Leslie Vinjamuri Named President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Vinjamuri joins the Council from the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London.
globalaffairs.org
April 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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...
April 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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...
April 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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...
Russians Feel Mixed Impacts from Kremlin's Foreign Policy Moves
While the public thinks Putin’s foreign policies have improved Moscow’s international influence and the state of the Russian military, fewer now say they have boosted their country’s image abroad.
globalaffairs.org
March 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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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 👇
March 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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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.
Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
March 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
American views on efforts to end war between Russia and Ukraine globalaffairs.org/research/pub...
Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine
While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.
globalaffairs.org
March 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The @global-affairs.bsky.social just got new data back on this as well. Stay tuned for additional insights!
March 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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...
March 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM