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Americans Say US Security Relationships around the World Strengthen National Security

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they meet in the East Room of the White House
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More Americans Concerned China's Rise Is Threat to US Than Any Time since 1990: Survey

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South China Morning Post
Craig Kafura

"It will take years of continued improvements to rebuild American confidence and trust in China," Craig Kafura says.

An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing
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Public Opinion

Biden Meets Xi This Week as More Americans See China as a Critical Threat

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NPR
Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz unpacks new Council data that show Americans across political parties are concerned about China's rise.

President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands
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Public Opinion

What Americans Think about the US Role in the World and Why It Matters

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"Public opinion is still an important form of accountability," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walks with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
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US Foreign Policy

How Partisan is US Foreign Policy?

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, center, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, left, talk with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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US Foreign Policy

Americans Broadly Favorable to Participating in International Agreements

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

the Eiffel Tower lit up in green to mark the success of the Paris Agreement to slash man-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases to counter climate change
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US Foreign Policy

Americans Favor US Leaders Opening Talks with Most US Adversaries

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang
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US Foreign Policy

Most Americans Supported Talks with Iran Prior to Hamas Attacks

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

ran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, left, meets with Ismail Haniyeh, one of the Palestinian militant group Hamas leaders in Doha
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US Foreign Policy

Most Americans Say Israel’s Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides

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Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.

Israel supporters hold up flags as they demonstrate across 42nd Street from Palestinian supporters
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Global Politics

Despite Washington Chaos, Americans Still Want to Support Ukraine

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Politico
Ivo H. Daalder

The American public is under no illusions as to how long the war is likely to last, Ivo Daalder writes.

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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