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US Foreign Policy

More Americans Oppose than Support US Strikes against Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen
Carlos Barria / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

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

Americans Grow More Divided on US Support for Israel

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans support US backing for Israel until its military objectives in Gaza are achieved, while majorities of Democrats now oppose it.

Palestinians walk amid the rubble of destroyed homes and buildings in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion

Just Half of Americans Support Airstrikes Against Houthis

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

To address the Red Sea attacks, Americans would rather use economic sanctions to force the Houthis (and Iran) to concede the waters.

A fighter jet lands on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea
Bernat Armangue / AP
Public Opinion

Six in 10 Americans Support US Participation in a Nuclear Agreement with Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities of Democrats and Independents support a potential deal similar to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but only a minority of Republicans agree.

A model of a missile is carried by Iranian demonstrators as minarets and dome of a mosque is seen at background
Vahid Salemi / AP
Public Opinion

Slim Majorities of Americans Still Support Aiding Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While down slightly from last year, more than half support continuing military and economic assistance to Kyiv. But the results are highly partisan.

Demonstrators rally in Times Square on the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Julia Demaree Nikhinson / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Divided on Future US Role in Post-War Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

Ukrainian forces hold military exercises
Efrem Lukatsky / AP
Public Opinion

Republican Foreign Policy Experts Signal Strong Support for Taiwan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te listens to a briefing in an air hanger
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
US Foreign Policy

US Opinion Leaders Endorse Alliances and Security Guarantees

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s aversion to alliances, foreign policy professionals across the American political spectrum believe they greatly benefit the United States.

NATO and US flags wave in the wind
Virginia Mayo / AP
Public Opinion

US Opinion Leaders Support Continued Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While opinion leaders across party lines—as well as Democrats and Independents among the public—support continued assistance to Kyiv, everyday Republicans stand out in their opposition.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at the Ronald Reagan Institute on the sideline of NATO Summit
Jose Luis Magana / AP
Public Opinion