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Public Opinion, US Foreign Policy

American Public Support for US Troops in Middle East Has Grown

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A Chicago Council survey completed January 10–12 shows that as tensions with Iran have risen, Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

A US soldier in Afghanistan.
Reuters
Public Opinion

OK, Boomer: Youth Hesitant to Use Force, Shun US Exceptionalism in Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

2019 Chicago Council Survey data provide insight into how Millennials view key foreign policy issues compared with previous generations. 

US Capitol Building at night Public Opinion

Americans Feel Less Safe after Killing of Soleimani

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results of a Chicago Council Survey find that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force Commander Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

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

Majority of Americans Oppose Expanding US-Mexico Border Wall

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

US-Mexico border crossing.
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

While Positive toward US Alliance, South Koreans Want to Counter Trump's Demands for Support

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

A large majority (92%) of the South Korean public supports their country’s alliance with the United States, largely unchanged since 2014. 

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier.
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Arguing About Alliances

RESEARCH
Book by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast outlines the art of military-pact alliance negotiations in his latest book.

Above shot of book Arguing About Alliances (photo by paul poast). 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