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Public Opinion and the Future of US Foreign Policy

In-Person EVENT

An expert roundtable convened in partnership with Bridging the Gap explores what public opinion data can indicate about the future of US foreign policy.

American flags lined up in front of the US Capitol ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 18, 2021.
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Dec
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Past Events

China and the World: How Citizens View Their Country's Global Future

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Join us as we discuss the results of a new survey of Chinese public opinion on foreign policy and what these findings mean for US-China relations and China's role in the world.

Leslie Vinjamuri, Yawei Liu, Dina Smeltz, Paul Heer on the Council stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Democracy in the Age of Quantum + AI

PAST EVENT VIDEO
Global Quantum Forum

Dina Smeltz, Kate Weber, and Ethan Bueno de Mesquita discuss how Americans view quantum and AI, and what it means for democracy.

Two people sit in a white couch while talking on stage
Ana Miyares Photography

Commentary

A Temporary Calm in the US-China Trade War After Trump–Xi Meeting

In the News
NPR
Craig Kafura

Craig Kafura unpacks new Council polling that shows 53 percent of Americans now want to pursue a policy of cooperation and engagement with Beijing.

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands
Mark Schiefelbein / AP
Public Opinion

Trump Dealt Polling Setback on Eve of China Trade Talks

In the News
Newsweek
Craig Kafura

New Council polling finds Americans oppose higher tariffs on China and are warming to the idea of economic cooperation.

 A Chinese flag flies from a ship at the Port of Oakland
Noah Berger / AP
Public Opinion

Research

Chinese Public Values Global Leadership More than Americans Do

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Unique parallel surveys find both publics agree trade and international engagement benefit their countries, but to different degrees.

People walk past a Chinese flag in a commercial area in Beijing
Aaron Favila / AP
Public Opinion

Most Americans Say USMCA Is Good for the US Economy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across party lines believe trade with Canada and Mexico strengthens US national security.

President Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Pena Nieto sign the USMCA
Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP
Global Economy

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
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Daniel W. Drezner 

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Council expert Daniel W. Drezner