A blog on public opinion, probabilities, and all things data from the Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy.
Partisan differences guide assessments of where Washington should turn its attention.
As US President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit, here’s what to know about US attitudes toward the alliance.
Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.
As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.
The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.
The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.
The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.
But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.
Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."
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