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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

German Public Opinion Shifts After Hamas Attack, New Polling Shows

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Global Insight by Coauthors

Germans used to think Israel was more responsible for the conflict in the Middle East. Now they are more likely to blame Palestinians.

Silhouettes of three people against a gray sky with the German flag in the foreground
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Defense and Security

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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Running Numbers by Coauthors

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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Public Opinion

Survey: Partisan Split Grows over Military Aid to Ukraine

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The Hill
Coauthors

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to support continued US assistance to Ukraine, Council polling finds.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a welcome ceremony at the Pentagon
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Public Opinion

Poll: Americans Split by Party on Whether Ukraine Weapons Aid ‘Worth It’

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Responsible Statecraft
Coauthors

But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

Weapons lie on the ground as Ukrainian personnel take a break during training
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Public Opinion

Most Favor Military Aid to Ukraine, but Partisan Split Grows, Poll Finds

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Washington Post
Coauthors

The Chicago Council Survey findings come at a pivotal moment as Ukraine seeks further US commitment with no end to the war in sight.

McConnell, Zelenskyy, and Schumer walk in the halls of Congress
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Public Opinion

Changing US Attitudes on Trade

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Running Numbers by Joshua Busby

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Shipping containers are seen stacked on the Evergreen terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
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Public Opinion