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American Attitudes toward Korea: Growing Support for a Solid Relationship

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

American public opinion shows steadily growing American support for the US-Korea (ROK) alliance.

Flags outside of NATO Headquarters
Reuters
Public Opinion

US–Japan Alliance Central to American Views of Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Michael J. Green

The American public’s foreign policy attitudes demonstrate support for the pivot to Asia and for free trade agreements and sustained forward military presence.

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

Americans Affirm Ties to Allies in Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Public opinion data shows Americans support US involvement in Asia and seem to think that US regional efforts positively affect stability.

USA and China flags in front of a blue sky
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Preventing North Korea from Building Nuclear Capacity is Americans' Top Priority for US-ROK Relationship

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Americans show clear concern about North Korea’s nuclear capability and consider preventing the spread of nuclear weapons as a highly important US foreign policy goal.

North Korean soldiers look to the South through binoculars while on patrol.
Reuters
Public Opinion

​Report on the US-ROK Alliance

RESEARCH
Working Paper by Craig Kafura

This paper analyzes whether the strong relationship between the US and South Korea would be sustained under new presidents and how the Korean and American public’s view the alliance.

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

American Views of Asia and the Future of the US-Japan Alliance

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Michael J. Green

The 2012 Chicago Council Survey on American public opinion and US foreign policy provides important context for thinking about the future of the US-Japan alliance.

Japan flag waving near a body of water with a mountain in the background
Steven Diaz
Public Opinion

American Support for the US-ROK Alliance: Steady As She Goes

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Scott Snyder

2012 Chicago Council Survey data shows American perceptions of South Korea are strongly positive. As Americans shift their priority to Asia, South Korea is poised to continue as an important security and economic partner of the US.

National flags outside of the United Nations. Public Opinion

Americans Shifting Focus to Asia

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

After a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, Americans recognize China’s growing influence and Asia’s importance to the US.

Bridges over Irawadi
Radek Kucharski
Public Opinion

2012 Global Cities Index

RESEARCH
Report

This report looks at emerging cities—namely Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei—and their ability to attract, retain, and generate flows of ideas, capital, and people.

The Beijing skyline at night
Henry Chen
Global Cities

US Attitudes toward the Republic of Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

This Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey indicates that American public is strongly supportive of an alliance with Korea but less supportive of trade ties.

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