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Americans and Russians Agree: We're Heading Towards a New Arms Race

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

American and Russian flags.
Eurasian Women's Forum
Public Opinion

Under AMLO, Mexican Views of the US Rebound from All-Time Low

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey finds that a majority in Mexico now express a favorable view of the United States.

Flag of Mexico.
Christian Frausto Bernal/Flickr
Public Opinion

American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Two recent surveys found that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

US President Trump and Kim Jong-Un.
Reuters
Public Opinion

South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals the South Korean public sees an improvement in their country's security.

William Warby
Public Opinion

As China Rises, Americans Seek Closer Ties with Japan

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

While the American public is hesitant to get involved in a conflict between China and Japan, Americans across party lines want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
REUTERS
Public Opinion

US Public Divides along Party Lines on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In regard to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Republicans (59%) say the US should take Israel’s side, while majorities of Democrats (75%) and Independents (68%) say the US should not take either side.

View of the Western Wall, Jerusalem.
Toa Heftiba
Public Opinion

China Not Yet Seen as a Threat by the American Public

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Trump administration’s active efforts to portray China as a bad international actor will further heighten tensions between the two countries, but as of yet, the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

2018 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicates that Americans now supported active US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—except for just after the September 11 attacks.

2018 Chicago Council Survey: America Engaged Public Opinion

The American Public Remains Committed to Defending South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The US public views North Korea’s nuclear program as one of the top threats facing the country.

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

Record Number of Americans Endorse Benefits of Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

American views of President Trump’s performance on trade are divided along party lines, but a large majority say that trade is good for the US economy, consumers, and job creation.

A woman rides her motorcycle past containers at the Port of Shanghai.
Reuters
Global Economy