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They are also divided on the United States’ participation in Europe’s “Coalition of the Willing” to defend a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Results and analysis of the Council's 2025 annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

Majorities also oppose using US troops to overthrow governments in Cuba or Colombia, occupy Venezuela, and gain access to the natural resources of other countries.

The public supports deploying US troops to defend allies, particularly in Europe, but most oppose using them for territorial expansion.

Unique parallel surveys find both publics agree trade and international engagement benefit their countries, but to different degrees.

Majorities across party lines believe trade with Canada and Mexico strengthens US national security.

At the same time, fewer Americans now compared to a decade ago are convinced their country is exceptional.

Solid majorities of Democrats and Independents think the United States should consult with allies before making major foreign policy decisions, but only four in 10 Republicans agree.

But as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, Democrats and Independents say US support for Israel has gone too far.

Whether Beijing should take any leadership position on the world stage, however, is an overwhelming “yes.”