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Dina Smeltz

Poll Shows GOP and Democrats Are United on This Key Issue Regarding Iran

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CNN
Coauthors

CNN's Harry Enten draws on Council-Ipsos polling to analyze American attitudes toward Iran's nuclear program.

Harry Enten unpacks polling data on CNN Public Opinion

Where Americans Stand on the War in Ukraine

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The Ukrainian Weekly
Dina Smeltz

"Americans place most of the blame for the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Putin rather than Zelenskyy," Dina Smeltz says, pointing to recent Council-Ipsos polling.

A Ukrainian flag is painted on a demonstrator's face during a rally in Times Square
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

As Trump Tries for Ukraine-Russia Deal, Public Opinion on Conflict Shifts

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NPR
Dina Smeltz

"A majority still want to support Ukraine, but it has slipped," Dina Smeltz tells NPR. "And the reason it's slipped is because the Republicans have tanked."

People wearing Ukrainian flags join supporters in Times Square
Adam Gray / AP
Public Opinion

86 Percent Blame Putin for Russia-Ukraine War: Survey

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The Hill
Coauthors

A new Chicago Council-Ipsos poll sheds light on American attitudes toward the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses a meeting
Alexander Nemenov / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

On Concessions to Russia, Trump and Americans Are on Different Pages

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Washington Post
Coauthors

"It seems Americans might not be as inclined toward peace at any cost as Trump is," Aaron Blake writes, citing new Council-Ipsos polling.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office
Mystyslav Chernov / AP
Public Opinion

US Elections Part of Global Trend Away from Incumbents

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Public opinion polling offers insights into what cost incumbent leaders and parties at the polls.

a woman votes in US election
Carolyn Kaster / AP
Public Opinion

Most in US Favor Continued Military Support for Israel until Hostages Are Released

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The Hill
Coauthors

But only half of survey respondents said they favor the US “supporting Israel militarily until Hamas is dismantled or destroyed.”

Netanyahu and Biden meet in the Oval Office
Susan Walsh / AP
Public Opinion

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

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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

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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

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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