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Prior to Attack on Israel, Majority of Americans Supported Talks with Hamas

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

A Palestinian protester argues with Israeli security forces to prevent shooting tear gas at Palestinian protesters during a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the village of Qaryout, near the West Bank city of Nablus, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
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Public Opinion

Most Americans See Value in International Trade

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

A ship is docked at the Port of Baltimore
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Public Opinion

2023 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden shake hands during their meeting in Kyiv
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US Foreign Policy

Americans Continue to See Benefits from US Alliances

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Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Biden stands on a stage with fellow NATO leaders
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Public Opinion

Majorities Support US Bases in Key Allied Nations

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

Members of the US Army attend a military parade ceremony in Lithuania
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Public Opinion

American Public Support for Assistance to Ukraine Has Waned, But Still Considerable

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

Demonstrators rally at Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine
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US Foreign Policy

A Tale of Two Regions: The Economic and Political Importance of Different Paths to Heartland Renewal

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Coauthors

The regeneration strategies of the former industrial areas of Pittsburgh in the US and Germany's Ruhr offer lessons for other regions in economic transition.

Pittsburgh Skyline
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Global Cities

The Quad's Next Chapter

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan, and India pose for a photo
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US Foreign Policy

2022 Public Attitudes on US Intelligence

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Biden-era surveys affirm continued support for the intelligence community but also signal growing partisanship.

President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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Public Opinion

Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

US troops participate in a military exercise with African allies
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US Foreign Policy