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Global Public Opinion Shows Hope, Unease at Pandemic

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

With vaccination efforts under way, some hope that the end of the pandemic is in sight, while others feel uneasy due to distribution issues and immense pressures on the health care system.

A health worker prepares for a procedure with a mask for COVID-19
SJ Obijo
Public Opinion

Americans Condemn Capitol Riots; Reject Violence in Politics

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Large majorities of Americans now disapprove of the attack on the US Capitol, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about what the rioters were aiming to do and what to do next.

The US Capitol behind bars
REUTERS
Inclusion and Equity

Global Public Opinion Shows Mixed Willingness to Take Vaccine

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Brendan Helm, Craig Kafura, and Karl Friedhoff analyze views on COVID vaccinations, finding Americans are divided on whether to be vaccinated despite increasing availability.

vaccine syringe and bottle
Markus Spiske
Public Opinion

What Americans Make of the January 6 Chaos at the Capitol

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Polls show an American public deeply divided along partisan lines in their interpretation of the events, who is to blame, and what should be done as a result. 

Pro-Trump rally prior to insurrection at US Capitol
REUTERS
Inclusion and Equity

Wrap-Up of Global Public Opinion on Issues that Defined 2020

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

People walk around outside in 2020
Kevin Hendersen
Public Opinion

If Joe Biden Really wants Bipartisan Action, Experts say Foreign Policy is his Best Bet

In the News
Salon
Coauthors

Climate action, perhaps the highest global priority of all, will be a tough sell to Republicans, however

Biden speaks to a crowd on the 2020 campaign trail
Adam Schultz
Global Politics

Global Public Opinion as COVID-19 Vaccine Offers Hope

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

A global survey shows the public perceives COVID-19 as the world's greatest health threat and nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the vaccine should be compulsory.

a medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Opinion

How Americans View the U.S. Role in the World, With Ivo Daalder

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Defense One
Ivo H. Daalder

This episode of Defense One, Ivo Daalder takes a look at America’s changing place in a rapidly-changing world. Are Americans ready, willing, and able to be the global security leaders of this century?

Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York, United States
Luke Stackpoole
US Foreign Policy

2020 Election Series: Polling and US Foreign Policy

In the News
Hopkins Podcast on Foreign Affairs
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz discusse public opinion polling on issues of foreign policy.

Polling Station sign
Steve Houghton-Burnett
Public Opinion

Russia Will Face Declining Influence, Standing Among Great Powers

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Running Numbers by Charlie Rahr

A survey of American foreign policy experts paints a portrait of a declining Russia, with its broad influence deteriorating as China’s influence rises.

Vladimir Putin
Herman Van Rompuy
Public Opinion