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Craig Kafura

Public Opinion and the US-Japan Alliance at the Outset of the Trump Administration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The US-Japan relationship faces significant challenges in the rise of China and the inauguration of Trump. However, decades of polling show the bilateral alliance also has deep roots of public support.

The American and Japanese flags.
Courtesy US Dept. of Agriculture
Public Opinion

Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

An exterior shot of the US Capitol building at night
John Brighenti
Public Opinion

Views from the G2: Public Opinion in the US and China

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Changes in the public's opinion within the last year will offer some insight into the stability of the relationship between the United States and China.

Barack Obama and Xi Jinping meet at the G20 summit in 2016
Pete Souza
Public Opinion

Growing Support in US for Some Climate Change Action

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Recent survey findings show that policies focused on furthering US energy independence are most likely to gain bipartisan support.

A smoke stack in front of a blue sky Public Opinion

2016 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Over the past year, Donald Trump has been able to channel the anxieties of a significant segment of the American public into a powerful political force, taking him to the doorstep of the White House.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during United States presidential election 2016
Wikimedia Commons
Public Opinion

Actually, Americans Like Free Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

As recent polling data shows, most Americans have a positive opinion of free trade but are concerned about the threat of trade on job security.

Global Economy

Americans Support Limited Military Action in Syria against ISIS

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows that while Americans favor military action against violent extremist groups, they are less supportive of US involvement in Syria.

A street market in Syria with pedestrians and a hazy sunset
Marc Veraart
Public Opinion

Core Sanders Supporters' Economic Pessimism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows Sanders supporters are concerned about global overreach and that it comes at the expense of the economy and general quality of life.

Bernie Sanders speaking at a podium to a crowd of supporters Public Opinion

Republicans Get behind Trump, but Not All of His Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner for Republicans, the Chicago Council Survey finds that some key issues are still a challenge for those who supported another candidate.

Donald Trump speaking on stage
Ali Shaker
Public Opinion

On Eve of NATO Summit, Majority of Americans Say Alliance Is Essential

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2016 Chicago Council Survey shows 75 percent of Americans support either maintaining or increasing the United States' commitment to NATO.

International flags outside of NATO headquarters
Frode Overland Andersen
Public Opinion