Index/Organizations/Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Foreign affairs think tank in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Fact-Checks

7 results
Nov 30, 2025
Most Viewed

what do the majority americans really think about immigration

Most surveys show Americans hold mixed views: large majorities favor deporting some unauthorized immigrants and stricter enforcement, yet many also support legal immigration and pathways to status; fo...

Dec 6, 2025
Most Viewed

Why are trumpers unintelligent

Claims that “trumpers” (Trump supporters) are unintelligent rest on stereotypes rather than uniform evidence. Available reporting shows Trump supporters are a diverse coalition with strong partisan al...

Nov 17, 2025
Most Viewed

Which party has historically supported more lenient immigration laws, and what are the arguments for and against these laws?

Historically, Democrats have been more likely to support more lenient immigration laws, while Republicans have tended toward stricter enforcement and lower legal immigration levels; party platforms an...

Jan 21, 2026

Why is the U.S. refugee policy in a place where it should not be changed?

refugee policy has been pushed into a markedly restrictive and discretionary posture by a combination of executive orders, agency directives, and political priorities that , prioritize narrow groups, ...

Jan 15, 2026

What issues (economy, security, culture) most influence Americans’ attitudes on immigration?

Americans’ attitudes on immigration are shaped by overlapping concerns about the economy, security, and culture, but no single issue fully explains public opinion; instead partisan identity and media ...

Jan 14, 2026

Do a majority of Russians support the war they are currently in?

Available polling indicates that a plurality-to-majority of Russians have expressed support for — or at least acceptance of — the Kremlin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, but that support is...

Jan 6, 2026

What are party differences on defense spending between Democrats and Republicans?

Republicans and Democrats differ in emphasis and rhetoric on defense spending: Republicans historically favor larger, more consistent increases to the Pentagon budget and prioritize force size and hig...