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While opinion leaders across party lines—as well as Democrats and Independents among the public—support continued assistance to Kyiv, everyday Republicans stand out in their opposition.

Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s aversion to alliances, foreign policy professionals across the American political spectrum believe they greatly benefit the United States.

When it comes to the conflict in the Middle East, American foreign policy professionals are more divided along partisan lines than the general public.

We investigate where the attitudes of foreign policy professionals and the American public align—and diverge—in a major election year.

The 2024 Chicago Council Survey finds there is often less division than imagined when it comes to long-standing pillars of US foreign policy.

Among those that do think the outcome of the race will matter for Russia, most prefer Donald Trump over Kamala Harris.

More than half also say the decline of democracies around the world, foreign interference in American elections, and the conflict in the Middle East pose critical threats to vital US interests.

Although the public continues to support the military operation in Ukraine, a plurality say it has caused more harm than good for Russia.

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

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