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Dina Smeltz

Americans Support Using US Troops To Defend Poland

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Six in 10 favor using US forces if Russia were to invade a NATO ally like Poland.

olish Prime Minister Donald Tusk holds a government meeting following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack
Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Poland via AP
Defense and Security

Chinese Public Is Divided over Whether to Seek Global Dominance or Share Leadership

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NPR
Dina Smeltz

"We do see a high degree of confidence in China, in the Chinese public, in their country, and the direction that the government is taking their country," Dina Smeltz explains, citing new Council-Carter Center data.

People use smartphones to film planes fly in formation during a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing
Rafiq Maqbool / AP
Public Opinion

Nuanced and Skeptical: How Do Chinese View US Rivalry and Russian, North Korean Allies?

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South China Morning Post
Coauthors

“There was a lot more subtlety in the data with a plurality, 48 percent, saying that China’s interested in a shared leadership role,” Paul Heer said of the new Council-Carter Center survey.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive at a military parade
Sergei Bobylev / Sputnik via AP
Public Opinion

China's Nationalism Strong but Country Remains Wary of US, New Survey Finds

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South China Morning Post
Coauthors

Seven in 10 Chinese people consider their country the greatest, per a new Chicago Council-Carter Center survey.

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a reception following a military parade
Mahesh Kumar / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Reject Idea of a Russian Sphere of Influence in Europe

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Most Americans believe the United States has too many interests in Europe to let any one country dominate the region.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference in Alaska
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

America's Rising Support for Military Aid to Ukraine is Driven Largely by Republicans, New Poll Shows

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CNN
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New Council polling shows Republican support for US military aid to Ukraine has increase 21 percentage points since March.

Ukrainian recruits practice military skills in sunflower field
Andriy Andriyenko / AP
Public Opinion

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

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CNN
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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
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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
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