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Majority of Americans Oppose Expanding US-Mexico Border Wall

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey shows more Americans now oppose expanding the US-Mexico border wall since last asked in 2016.

US-Mexico border crossing.
Simon Foot
Public Opinion

While Positive toward US Alliance, South Koreans Want to Counter Trump's Demands for Support

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

A large majority (92%) of the South Korean public supports their country’s alliance with the United States, largely unchanged since 2014. 

A ROK sailor waves flags in front of an aircraft carrier.
Jermaine M. Ralliford
Public Opinion

Arguing About Alliances

RESEARCH
Book by Paul Poast

Nonresident Fellow Paul Poast outlines the art of military-pact alliance negotiations in his latest book.

Above shot of book Arguing About Alliances (photo by paul poast). US Foreign Policy

American Public Backs US Military Presence in Japan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

This report says that Americans remain supportive of the US military presence in Japan.

Blackhawk helicopter taking off from an operating base.
Reuters
Public Opinion

The Looming Global Obesity Threat

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Policy Brief by Roger Thurow

This paper seeks to raise awareness of the growing global obesity epidemic and the need to address the economic, security, and humanitarian threats it poses.

Aerial view of an Indian market place. Food and Agriculture

Cooperation and Hedging: Comparing US and South Korean Views of China

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Chicago Council and Asan Institute surveys conducted in 2019 find that both South Koreans and Americans see a strengthened US-ROK alliance as an asset in dealing with China, suggesting that Washington and Seoul can afford to strengthen coordination between their policies toward China.​

National flags outside of the United Nations. Public Opinion

Do Liberal and Moderate Democrats Divide on US Foreign Policy?

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This public opinion survey indicates that there are key differences between moderate and liberal democrats.

Shadows cast from a crowd of people in front of an American flag.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Public Prefers Cooperation and Engagement with China

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

A February 2019 poll found most Americans describe the United States and China as rivals (63%) rather than partners (32%).

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Record Number of Americans Say International Trade Is Good for the US Economy

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This survey finds that though Republicans and Democrats differ on whether President Trump’s strategy is an effective approach to trade policy, the American public is more likely than ever to say that international trade benefits the US.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
Reuters
Public Opinion

Republicans and Democrats in Different Worlds on Immigration

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans see immigration as a critical threat to the country, say restricting immigration makes the US safer, and support using US troops to stop migrants from crossing into the United States. Democrats, on the other hand, do not consider immigration a critical threat, and their views on policy actions substantially and consistently differ from Republicans.

People's shadows projected on a large American flag
Reuters
Public Opinion