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A Diversity of Opinion: Race, Age, and US Foreign Policy

Hybrid EVENT

Join us for a discussion of how factors like race and age play into Americans’ views on foreign policy.

Voters work on their ballots in a polling place in Charleston, South Caroline on February 29, 2020.
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Aug
21

Past Events

What Young Americans Think about Nuclear Weapons

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Experts discuss the Council’s latest polling on nuclear issues and what more can be done to engage the next generation.

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Public Opinion and Foreign Policy – Does It Matter, and If So, How?

PAST EVENT VIDEO

Students within the Associated Colleges of the Midwest joined a conversation with Council experts to explore a foreign policy strategy that addresses Midwestern audiences' priorities.

Biden in front of a screen at a climate summit.
White House

Commentary & Analysis

How Trump Republicans Really Feel about NATO

In the News
Politico
Coauthors

Support for the alliance—though solid overall—is becoming increasingly polarized, Ivo Daalder and Dina Smeltz write.

Donald Trump pictured in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy

Majority of Americans Want to Strengthen or Expand US Alliances

BLOG
Running Numbers by Coauthors

The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Susan Walsh / AP
US Foreign Policy

Research

Young Americans Support NATO but Unsure It Makes United States Safer

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Majorities of young Americans agree the alliance is essential to US security but at lower levels than older generations.

NATO signage is seen outside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
US Foreign Policy

As NATO Reaches 75th Year, Americans Say It Is Still Essential to US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But everyday Republicans are divided over the best way to encourage NATO allies to increase their defense spending.

US President Joe Biden stands in front of the NATO logo
Patrick Semansky / AP
US Foreign Policy

Experts

Joshua Busby 

Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy
Nonresident Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy expert Joshua Busby

Daniel W. Drezner 

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