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Defense and Security

US Experts Consider China a Shifting and India a Stable Friend to Russia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Arik Burakovsky, Dina Smeltz, and Brendan Helm analyze a survey of American experts on Russia about opinions on the country's relations with China and India.

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping shaking hands on July 26, 2018.
The Kremlin
Defense and Security

2019 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A 2019 survey confirmed broad support of US intelligence agencies, despite limited transparency and persistent criticism from President Donald Trump.

The entrance to the CIA New Headquarters Building (NHB) of the George Bush Center for Intelligence.
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense and Security

Majority of Iranians Oppose Development of Nuclear Weapons

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Nationwide surveys conducted by IranPoll show that although Iranians say their country should not develop nuclear weapons, they have lost confidence in the nuclear agreement.

Flag of Iran
David Sandoz
Defense and Security

With Tensions Receding, Americans Lose Fear of North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

North Korean soldiers look to the South through binoculars while on patrol.
Reuters
Public Opinion

American Public Support for US Troops in Middle East Has Grown

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A Chicago Council survey completed January 10–12 shows that as tensions with Iran have risen, Americans see an increased need to keep watch over the Middle East by maintaining a troop presence there.

A US soldier in Afghanistan.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Feel Less Safe after Killing of Soleimani

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results of a Chicago Council Survey find that more Americans think the January 3 drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force Commander Quasem Soleimani has made the United States less safe.

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

While Positive toward US Alliance, South Koreans Want to Counter Trump's Demands for Support

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

A large majority (92%) of the South Korean public supports their country’s alliance with the United States, largely unchanged since 2014. 

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier.
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

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