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Craig Kafura

More Americans Oppose than Support US Strikes against Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen
Carlos Barria / Pool via AP
Public Opinion

Americans Endorse US Commitment to NATO, Though GOP Support Has Dipped

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The gap between Democrats and Republicans on America's NATO commitment has reached an all-time high in Council polling dating back to 1974.

US President Donald Trump in front of a NATO flag
Evan Vucci / AP
US Foreign Policy

Most Americans Think the United States Should Pursue Global Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Large majorities of the public view international trade as good for the US economy, job creation, and people like them.

Ships are loaded at the Port of Los Angeles Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Damian Dovarganes / AP
Public Opinion

Republican Foreign Policy Experts Signal Strong Support for Taiwan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te listens to a briefing in an air hanger
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
US Foreign Policy

US Opinion Leaders Support Continued Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at the Ronald Reagan Institute on the sideline of NATO Summit
Jose Luis Magana / AP
Public Opinion

US Opinion Leaders Endorse Alliances and Security Guarantees

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

NATO and US flags wave in the wind
Virginia Mayo / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Now Favor Strengthening US-Japan Alliance to Deal with China's Rise

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

In a crisis over the Senkaku Islands, the US public favors sending additional troops to Japan—but no aid to retake the territory.

Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken, and Fumio Kishida meet in Tokyo
Shuji Kajiyama / AP
Public Opinion

Americans and Taiwanese Favor the Status Quo

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Taiwanese public expects more US aid in a potential conflict with China than Americans are willing to endorse.

Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwanese flag
Daniel Ceng / AP
Public Opinion

US Opinion Leaders Deeply Divided on Israel-Gaza War

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

Israeli soldiers take up positions next to an entrance of a tunnel in Gaza
Leo Correa / AP
Public Opinion

2024 Opinion Leaders Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris participate in a debate
Alex Brandon / AP
US Foreign Policy