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Americans Maintain Commitment to South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

The 2019 Chicago Council Survey finds that support for South Korea as an ally remains high and bipartisan.

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

American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

US President Trump and Kim Jong-Un.
Reuters
Public Opinion

South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

William Warby
Public Opinion

As China Rises, Americans Seek Closer Ties with Japan

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

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.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
REUTERS
Public Opinion

The American Public Remains Committed to Defending South Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

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

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

American Views toward US-Japan Relations and Asia-Pacific Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

The American and Japanese flags.
US Dept. of Agriculture
Public Opinion

East Asia’s Rising Geoeconomics and the Strategy for Japan

RESEARCH
Report by Saori N. Katada

Amidst economic uncertainty, Japan must create a robust regional order that supports continued prosperity regardless of the US administration or China’s geopolitical ambitions.

Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, Japan. Global Economy

How China Sees North Korea: Three Critical Moments in History and Future Directions

RESEARCH
Report by Patricia Kim

Securing Beijing’s cooperation on denuclearizing North Korea requires a clear understanding of Chinese strategic thinking on the Korean Peninsula.

Chinese flag, Beijing, China. Global Politics

Americans and Russians Agree on Priorities for Syria, Differ on Urgency of North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council and Levada Center in Moscow, Russia coordinated surveys to compare US and Russia public opinion about foreign policy issues.

American and Russian flags
Eurasian Women’s Forum
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