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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

American Public Backs US Military Presence in Japan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Cooperation and Hedging: Comparing US and South Korean Views of China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination between their policies toward China.​

National flags outside of the United Nations. Public Opinion

Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Public Prefers Cooperation and Engagement with China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Record Number of Americans Say International Trade Is Good for the US Economy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This survey finds that though Republicans and Democrats differ on whether President Trump’s strategy is an effective approach to trade policy, the American public is more likely than ever to say that international trade benefits the US.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
Reuters
Public Opinion

Republicans and Democrats in Different Worlds on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans see immigration as a critical threat to the country, say restricting immigration makes the US safer, and support using US troops to stop migrants from crossing into the United States. Democrats, on the other hand, do not consider immigration a critical threat, and their views on policy actions substantially and consistently differ from Republicans.

People's shadows projected on a large American flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Say a Nuclear Iran Is Unacceptable, Divide on Using Force

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

Flag of Iran.
David Sandoz
Public Opinion

Majority of Americans Say Climate Change a Critical Threat, For First Time

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

A survey of the US public shows an overall majority of Americans (54%) consider climate change a critical threat.

View of clouds on Earth from space.
NASA
Climate and the Environment

Americans Divided over US Military Forces in Germany

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Defense and Security

2019 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings show a majority of Americans reject ideas of the United States retreating from the world, abdicating international leadership, and abandoning alliances and global institutions.

Aerial view of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Public Opinion