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Defense and Security

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

Americans Say a Nuclear Iran Is Unacceptable, Divide on Using Force

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This survey finds most Americans still consider Iran’s nuclear program a critical threat, but at lower levels before 2015 nuclear deal.

Flag of Iran.
David Sandoz
Public Opinion

Americans Divided over US Military Forces in Germany

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The American public sees the US-German relationship as good for US national security but is divided over military forces in Germany.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Defense and Security

2018 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Despite this unprecedented antagonism from President Trump’s administration, most Americans, including Republicans, continued to express confidence in the intelligence community.

US Capitol Building at night Public Opinion

Security in the Age of Cities

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Kristin Ljungkvist

For an extended historical period, nation-states have held nearly sole responsibility for providing security, and they certainly continue to have the greatest responsibility today.

Hong Kong's skyline.
Reuters
Global Cities

Russians Say Their Country Is A Rising Military Power; And a Growing Percentage of Americans View Russia as a Threat

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Surveys of Russian and American public opinion by the Levada Center and Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicate the United States and Russia are more rivals than partners.

People wave the Russian flag. Public Opinion

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

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

Reducing Urban Violence: A Common Vision for the Western Hemisphere

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Flavia Carbonari

This report authored by a group of experts from Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, and the United States discusses a regional vision for reducing urban violence in the Western Hemisphere.

Skyline of Caracas, Venezuela at dawn.
Stig Nygaard
Defense and Security