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Dina Smeltz

Record Number of Americans Endorse Benefits of Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

American views of President Trump’s performance on trade are divided along party lines, but a large majority say that trade is good for the US economy, consumers, and job creation.

A woman rides her motorcycle past containers at the Port of Shanghai.
Reuters
Global Economy

US-Russia Experts Paint a Dim Picture of Bilateral Relations Before Summit

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Experts on the US-Russian relationship think that decreased communication between the two governments, toxic media coverage, and the natures of both presidents pose formidable challenges to the relationship.

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Reuters
Public Opinion

The Clash of Generations? Intergenerational Change and American Foreign Policy Views

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs report reveals generations share opinions about international threats and foreign policy goals.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
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.

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Reuters
Public Opinion

Despite Last Year’s Expectations, Publics Sense Strains in US-Russia Relations

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Opinion surveys conducted in both the United States and Russia reflect similar disappointment and continued mistrust among the general publics.

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American and Russian Opinion at a Standoff on Crimea Sanctions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Although the US public supports maintaining or increasing US sanctions against Russia, the Russian public does not think the sanctions are a critical threat to their country.

View of Moscow from the Kremlin.
Pedro Szekely
Public Opinion

For First Time, Majority of Mexicans Hold Unfavorable View of United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Mexican public opinion of the US is at a record low, while American views of Mexico remain positive. However, both publics believe that NAFTA has been good for their respective economies.

Flag of Mexico.
Christian Frausto Bernal
Public Opinion

Americans and Russians Agree on Priorities for Syria, Differ on Urgency of North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council and Levada Center in Moscow, Russia coordinated surveys to compare US and Russia public opinion about foreign policy issues.

American and Russian flags
Eurasian Women’s Forum
Public Opinion

The Domestic Sources of American Foreign Policy: Insights and Evidence 7th Edition

RESEARCH
Book by Coauthors

This book, meant for students in American foreign policy, gives a broad introduction to a wide range of domestic factors that influence US policymakers.

A metal sculpture of the world map hangs on a wall
George Bakos
US Foreign Policy

2017 Chicago Council Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey, conducted roughly six months into the Trump administration, tested the appeal of "America First" ideas among the United States' public.

US Capital Building at night Public Opinion