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Russians Tend to Say Neither Israel nor Hamas Are Justified in Military Actions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A plurality say the United States and NATO are most responsible for ongoing bloodshed and instability in the Middle East.

Palestinians inspect the damage at a site hit by an Israeli bombardment on Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip
Jehad Alshrafi / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Largely Support Using US Troops to Defend Allies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

Soldiers from NATO countries hold their respective flags
Mindaugas Kulbis / AP
Public Opinion

Americans See United States Playing Positive Role in Middle East

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Pluralities also say the United States has given Israel either the right amount or not enough military assistance and support.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make statements to the media
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Public Opinion

Americans See High Stakes for Western Security in Russia-Ukraine War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Most Americans support sending additional aid to Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia, and relatively few want to withdraw support for Kyiv.

 Smoke rises from a building in Bakhmut
Libkos / AP
Public Opinion

Americans See Benefits of Trade, yet Support Restrictions to Protect US Jobs

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

Pandemic-era shortages seem to have strengthened the public's appetite for greater economic self-sufficiency.

a container ship near a dock
Pixabay
Public Opinion

Americans' Goals for US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The public's top priorities: protecting American jobs and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

People stand in Times Square in New York
Pamela Smith / AP
Public Opinion

American Support for Active US Global Role Not What It Used to Be

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

While most Democrats favor taking an active part in world affairs, Republicans remain divided.

An American flag is waved outside the White House
Carolyn Kaster / AP
Public Opinion

Republicans and Democrats Support US Alliances, But for Different Reasons

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While supporters of both parties see benefits in US security agreements, Republicans tend to be more concerned about the associated costs.

NATO leaders gather around a large table
Evan Vucci / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Remain Positive on South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin
Jonathan Ernst / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Americans Prioritize Domestic Spending over Foreign Aid

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Libby Berry

The public wants to increase the budget for domestic issues like infrastructure and education but is divided over defense spending and foreign assistance.

copies of a federal budget book on a table
J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Public Opinion