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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

Russia's War in Ukraine: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the US Role in the Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across the American melting pot support continued US aid to Kyiv.

Ukrainian soldiers fire by 2s7 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
US Foreign Policy

Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on America's Global Role

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

Americans gather to watch the election returns
Ed Wray / AP
US Foreign Policy

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

Young Russians Are Skeptical of Most Media Outlets

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

A user holds a smartphone with an opened Facebook page in Moscow, Russia
Pavel Golovkin / AP
Public Opinion

Democrats and Republicans Starkly Divided on Immigration Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Migrants line up at the US border wall
Christian Chavez / AP
Public Opinion

Young Russians Feel More Threatened by Terrorism Than War in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Before the Crocus City Hall attack, a plurality of Russian young adults said Russia’s top foreign policy priority should be bolstering the country’s physical defenses.

People lay flowers and light candles next to the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

American Public Divided over US Approach to Israel's War in Gaza

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Public Opinion

Generation Putin: Proud Russians but Disengaged

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Young Russians hold Russian flags
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

Liberal and Moderate Democrats Differ on Some Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

President Joe Biden walks along a stretch of the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion