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Two recent surveys found that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals the South Korean public sees an improvement in their country's security.

While the American public is hesitant to get involved in a conflict between China and Japan, Americans across party lines want to build strong relations with US allies in Asia.

The Trump administration’s active efforts to portray China as a bad international actor will further heighten tensions between the two countries, but as of yet, the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

The 2018 Chicago Council Survey indicates that Americans now supported active US engagement in world affairs, the largest majority since 1974—except for just after the September 11 attacks.

The US public views North Korea’s nuclear program as one of the top threats facing the country.

The American public continues to view Japan favorably. More than 86 percent say that the United States and Japan are mostly partners.

President Trump’s skepticism on climate change and decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is out of step with the American public overall.

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.

Although survey data shows that majorities of Americans continue to think that international terrorism is the most critical threat to the US, the overall public is not convinced that the Trump administration's policies will make the US safer from terrorism.