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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

US Public Not Convinced Trump's Policies Will Make America Safer

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office to during the 58th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Pro-Trade Views on the Rise, Partisan Divisions on NAFTA Widen

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results from the 2017 Chicago Council survey suggest that Republicans tend to doubt that trade agreements are a win-win for all parties involved, and their critical views of NAFTA reflect that suspicion.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Mexican Secretary of Agriculture José Calzada Rovirosa in Savannah.
Reuters
Public Opinion

North Korea Now Seen as a Top Threat Facing the United States

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2017 Chicago Council Survey found that while the American public supports sanctions against North Korea, they don't support overt military action.

North Korea's ballistic missile on North Korea Victory Day in 2013
Stefan Krasowski
Public Opinion

American Opinion on US-Russia Relations: From Bad to Worse

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

New Chicago Council Survey results show a majority of Americans support maintaining or increasing sanctions against Russia and views the nation as a greater threat than in previous years.

Aerial view of the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow, Russia
Pedro Szekely
Public Opinion

The Urban-Suburban-Rural "Divide" in American Views on Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

While our other surveys have notes things such as party affiliation, gender, and age, the 2016 Chicago Council Survey also differentiated between urban, suburban, and rural locations.

An aerial view of a suburb in Arizona
Avi Waxman
Public Opinion

2016 Opinion Leader Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The 2016 Opinion Leader Survey showed that, for the most part, there was a bipartisan consensus among US foreign policy opinion leaders on active US engagement with the world, maintaining US alliances around the globe, and the benefits of international trade.

With right hand raised, Donald Trump looks at John Roberts with his back to the camera, as Melania Trump and others watch.
The White House
Public Opinion

Guiding Principles for a Sustainable US Policy Toward Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

Exterior view of the Kremlin at night time
Alex Zarubi
Defense and Security

Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

An exterior shot of the US Capitol building at night
John Brighenti
Public Opinion

Reducing Urban Violence and Improving Youth Outcomes in the Americas

RESEARCH
Report

Thirty leaders from Latin American and Caribbean countries met to discuss how to improve safety, reduce violence, and ultimately better the lives of young people living in cities.

Charu Chaturvedi
Global Cities