Commentary and Analysis

“The Kremlin’s messaging seems to have taken hold,” write Senior Fellow Dina Smeltz and Lily Wojtowicz in the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage.

How have US attitudes toward the war in Ukraine, and Washington’s response, evolved? Senior Fellow Dina Smelts unpacks with War on the Rocks.

New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.

New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.

"There's the immediate standoff yes, between Russia and Ukraine, but there’s also a wider aperture," says Dina Smeltz. She and Elizabeth Shackelford look deeper on WGN.

Americans are evenly split on whether to send troops to defend Ukraine, likely a sign of bipartisanship on the issue, argues Dina Smeltz in War on the Rocks.

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.