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Most Americans No Longer View COVID-19 as a Critical Threat

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Public Opinion Survey by Phillip Meng

President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.

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Public Opinion

Democrats and Republicans Split over Immigration Levels

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But American concern about large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into the country has steadily decreased over the past decades.

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Migration

Americans See Europe as Most Critical Region for US Security

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Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

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Ending Hunger and Advancing Nutrition: Lived Experience Perspectives

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Policy Brief by Coauthors

Accessing and affording healthy food is a challenge for many Americans. In collaboration with World Central Kitchen, the Council provides domestic policy recommendations.

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Support for US Commitment to NATO at 48-Year High

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

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Public Opinion

Americans More Threatened by Russia Than China

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Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

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Public Opinion

Americans Support Sanctions on Iran

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

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Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Back South Korea

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Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

A majority support using US troops to defend Seoul should North Korea invade, Council polling shows.

VP Harris and President Yoon shake hands near flags.
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Public Opinion

Republicans More Conservative Than Democrats Are Liberal

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

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21 Years after 9/11, Americans Are Less Concerned about Terrorism

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.

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