Craig Kafura unpacks Council survey findings on US attitudes toward Beijing.
The issue that drove Donald Trump’s original presidential bid remains a divider within his party, Council data show.
Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.
As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.
The US public's perception of China has changed significantly since Xi Jinping took office, Craig Kafura says.
The US public sees benefits from ties with Ukraine, Taiwan, and more.
"It will take years of continued improvements to rebuild American confidence and trust in China," Craig Kafura says.
Dina Smeltz unpacks new Council data that show Americans across political parties are concerned about China's rise.
"Public opinion is still an important form of accountability," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.
US politics, public opinion, and global implications.
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