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Majority of Americans Favor US Military Aid to Israel until Hostages Are Returned

In the News
CNN
Coauthors

But Council surveys show a narrow majority now say the US should condition such aid not be used toward military operations against Palestinians.

People gather to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas during a demonstration at Times Square
Andres Kudacki / AP
Public Opinion

Poll: Most Americans Don't Want to Send Troops to Defend Israel

In the News
Responsible Statecraft
Dina Smeltz

Council polling finds the lowest level of support in recent years—from both political parties

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

Most Americans Oppose Sending US Troops to Defend Israel, Poll Finds

In the News
Washington Post
Dina Smeltz

Support for such a move has fallen to the lowest level in more than a decade of Council surveys.

American and Israeli flags
Julia Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

More Americans Call Volume of Immigrants a ‘Critical Threat,’ Poll Finds

In the News
Washington Post
Craig Kafura

Council polling finds support for Trump’s border wall and use of troops, but wide opposition to his mass-deportation proposal.

A Border Patrol agent leads a group of migrants seeking asylum towards a van
Gregory Bull / AP
Public Opinion

Racial and Ethnic Differences on US Climate Policy

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Running Numbers by Devanshi Shah

Americans of color tend to be more supportive of efforts to address climate change than White Americans.

a person holds a poster of the Earth that says handle with care
Brittainy Newman / AP
Public Opinion

Americans of all Races Support International Trade

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

 Cosco Shipping container ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge
Eric Risberg / AP
Public Opinion

Demographic Divides on Immigration and Diversity

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Views on immigration levels, pathways to citizenship, and more differ across various racial and ethnic subgroups of Americans.

the Statue of Liberty
Kathy Willens / AP
Public Opinion

AAPI Views on the US-Taiwan Security Relationship

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Asian Americans are far more likely to support US intervention on behalf of Taipei in the case of a Chinese invasion.

helicopters fly displaying Taiwan's flag
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
Public Opinion

AAPI Views on US-China Relations

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Asian Americans are less likely than other racial or ethnic groups to say China’s rise is a “critical” threat to the United States.

The Capitol dome is seen at rear as Chinese and U.S. flags are displayed in Washington
Charles Dharapak / AP
Public Opinion

How Trump Republicans Really Feel about NATO

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Politico
Coauthors

Support for the alliance—though solid overall—is becoming increasingly polarized, Ivo Daalder and Dina Smeltz write.

Donald Trump pictured in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy