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Dina Smeltz

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of Immigration and Diversity

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

the Statue of Liberty seen through a window from Ellis Island
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Young Americans Question US Global Engagement

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

a protester holds a sign that says "not the war machine"
NURPHOTO
Public Opinion

A Year in, Americans Still Support Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

Ukraine supporters gather in Times Square to protest Russia's participation in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, in New York, NY on February 11, 2023.
SIPA USA
Public Opinion

Few Russians Are Anxious about Western Sanctions

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But those feeling an economic pinch are more likely to say that Moscow should enter peace negotiations.

People skate at the opening of an ice rink at the Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy in Moscow
Reuters
Public Opinion

Most Russians Oppose Using Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

A solid majority (69%) say that it would never be justified for Moscow to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its current military operation against Kyiv.

A Yars ICBM is launched in strategic deterrence forces exercises
EyePress
Public Opinion

Many Russians Support Ukraine Peace Talks but Not Letting Territory Go

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A slim majority think Moscow should open up negotiations, but it is unclear what they might be willing to concede.

Russian conscripts called up for military service walk along a platform before boarding a train
Reuters
Public Opinion

Growing US Divide on How Long to Support Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

A woman holds US and Ukrainian flags
Reuters
Public Opinion

Foreign Policy Polarization among the US Public

RESEARCH
Report by Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz unpacks recent survey data on American views toward foreign policy in International Politics.

signs reading Democrat and Republican point in opposite directions
Canva
Public Opinion

2022 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

American and Ukrainian flags fly side by side
Reuters
Public Opinion

Most Americans Willing to Work with Autocrats to Protect the US

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

Participants arrive at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reuters
Public Opinion