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Majorities of young Americans agree the alliance is essential to US security but at lower levels than older generations.

But everyday Republicans are divided over the best way to encourage NATO allies to increase their defense spending.

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.