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Opinion Landscape Not Ideal for New Mideast Peace Plan

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

According to the 2018 Chicago Council Survey , American public support for an "independent Palestinian state" is at its highest level yet, with strongest support among self-described Democrats.

Aerial view of the coast in Tel Aviv
Shai Pal
Public Opinion

America the Dangerous

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The United States is perceived as a greater threat around the world, is unable to convince its own public of what it has deemed a threat (China) and will struggle to enlist the help of allies.

The Chinese flag waves behind barbed wire at the border crossing.
Macau Photo Agency
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Majority of Nicaraguans Support Early Elections

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

The current polarization in Nicaragua between the government supporters and the opposition coalition of students, farmers, civil society groups, and business leaders makes compromise a challenge.

An abandoned building with graffiti in Nicaragua
Wilhelm Gunkel
Public Opinion

South Korean Public Ready to Call Trump's Bluff

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

If the president wants to wreck at least ten years of solid South Korean public support for the US-Korea alliance, he is already headed down the right path.

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier.
Jermaine M. Ralliford
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History Continues Unabated between Japan and South Korea

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

People in both Japan and South Korea agree on the primary issues that need to be resolved in order to improve the relationship.

South Korea and Japan from space
NASA
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Seven Examples Where Partisan Divisions on Foreign Policy Widened in 2018

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Partisanship has become a major factor in foreign policy attitudes in Chicago Council Surveys; not so long-ago opinions on foreign policy seemed immune to partisan impulses.

The American and NATO flags
NATO
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2018: Year in Chicago Council Surveys

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

In 2018, the Council captured public and opinion leader attitudes on some of the most pressing foreign policy issues.

A close-up image of the American flag
Lucas Sankey
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Confidence in Congress Low

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

Results from the 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicate that trust in American political institutions is extremely low—especially so for congress.

Aerial view of US Congress US Foreign Policy

How Does Trump's Base Differ from Other Republicans? Let Me Count the Ways

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Not all Republicans share President Trump's "America First" policies. Council expert Dina Smeltz explains where "Trump Republicans" and "Non-Trump Republicans" differ.

Rally supporting President Donald Trump in Boston
Reuters
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The ICC Is Dead to John Bolton, But Not the Public

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

In his first speech as National Security Advisor, Bolton threatened to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, bar them from traveling to the US, and use US courts to prosecute them.

John Bolton speaking at an event in 2015.
Gage Skidmore
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