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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

China Not Yet Seen as a Threat by the American Public

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Trump administration’s active efforts to portray China as a bad international actor will further heighten tensions between the two countries, but as of yet, the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Glasnost for US Intelligence: Will Transparency Lead to Increased Public Trust?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A University of Texas polling project from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found Americans consider the work of the intelligence community effective.

American flag, waving in front of a dark blue sky
REUTERS
Public Opinion

American Support for US Strikes against Syria Split along Partisan Lines

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of Americans support the joint airstrike conducted by the US, UK, and France against Syria and would favor additional strikes if Syria uses chemical weapons again.

American soldiers at US army base, standing in front of a sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion