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Lee Touted South Korea as 'Pacemaker' in US-North Korea Relations—Why That Matters

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Global Insight by Karl Friedhoff

In a meeting with Trump, South Korea’s president named his intention for the nation to serve as the beating heart of diplomatic relations in the region.

US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sitting in a meeting.
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Reject Idea of a Russian Sphere of Influence in Europe

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Most Americans believe the United States has too many interests in Europe to let any one country dominate the region.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference in Alaska
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

How Immigrants View America's Global Role

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Running Numbers by Lama El Baz

Survey data show that regardless of when they arrived in the United States, immigrants embrace a shared vision for US foreign policy.

People view the Statue of Liberty in the distance
Mark Lennihan / AP
Public Opinion

Famine in Gaza is a Preventable Catastrophe. A Humanitarian Ceasefire is the First Step.

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Global Food for Thought by Ertharin Cousin

Distinguished Fellow and former Executive Director of the World Food Programme Ertharin Cousin on summoning the political courage to intervene in Gaza.

Palestinians struggle to get donated food at a community kitchen in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Monday, July 14, 2025.
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Food and Agriculture

A Crisis in Confidence: European Public Opinion in the Trump Era

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Running Numbers by Tim O'Brien

European perception of the United States has plummeted as multilateral commitments wane and international tensions rise, recent surveys show.

President Donald Trump poses during a group photo of NATO heads of state and government at the NATO summit in The Hague
Geert Vanden Wijngaert / AP
Public Opinion

Ties Unwound: The Rise and Fall of Canada-US Trade Liberalization

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Running Numbers by Sam Dong

Decades of integration between the two North American neighbors risks coming undone.

In this Nov. 30, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump, center, sits between Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto as they sign a new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Martin Mejia / AP
Global Economy

Riding Shotgun: Americans Want a Break from Driving the International Order

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Running Numbers by Sam Dong

But they’re not ready to bail out of the car just yet.

President Donald Trump arrives to the G-20 summit in 2019
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

Trade War Keeps Cost-Conscious Americans on the Edge of Their Seats

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Most think Trump is focusing too much on tariffs and not enough on the rest of the economy. A few, however, think trade barriers are worth the price.

A US flag is shown in front of a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Global Economy

Russian Youth More Favorable Toward Israel than Older Generations

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Young Russians may be more likely than their elders to give Israel the benefit of the doubt in its conflict with Hamas.

Israeli tanks head towards the Gaza Strip border
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
Public Opinion

US Elections Part of Global Trend Away from Incumbents

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

a woman votes in US election
Carolyn Kaster / AP
Public Opinion