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2022 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

US troops participate in a military exercise with African allies
USA AFRICOM
US Foreign Policy

Cameroon: Which War Are We Fighting?

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Ethan Kessler

US security assistance meant for counterterrorism efforts is also implicated in the government’s war against Anglophone separatists.

Cameroon soldiers stand guard at a lookout post as they take part in operations against the Islamic extremists group Boko Haram
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Ethiopia: Propping up One Strongman after Another

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Emma Sanderson

America’s unconditional security sector assistance has helped facilitate Ethiopia’s violent responses to opposition.

Ethiopian government soldiers ride in the back of a truck on a road in the Tigray region
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Burkina Faso: If It's Not Broke, Don't Break It

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Elizabeth Shackelford

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

 Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore parade wave a Russian flag in the streets of Ouagadougou
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

US Opinion Leaders Support Aid to Taiwan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

helicopters fly the Taiwanese flag
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

2022 Opinion Leaders Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

US and Chinese on a meeting table
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Western Sanctions Have Largely Spared Ordinary Russians

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Russians walk past the Red Square
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Majority in US Want to Learn More about Nuclear Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

nuclear missiles
Canva
Public Opinion

Do Russians Fear the West?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

a woman holds a sign with NATO crossed out
AP Photos
Public Opinion