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Just three in 10 Americans see the division of foreign policy powers between Congress and the president as “about right.”

Results and analysis of the Council's 2025 annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

Majorities also oppose using US troops to overthrow governments in Cuba or Colombia, occupy Venezuela, and gain access to the natural resources of other countries.

The public supports deploying US troops to defend allies, particularly in Europe, but most oppose using them for territorial expansion.

Americans of all partisan stripes agree free trade agreements are important, but Republicans want them with a side of trade barriers.

Public support for the intelligence community remained strong through the end of the Biden presidency, though polls show mounting evidence of entrenched partisanship.

At the same time, fewer Americans now compared to a decade ago are convinced their country is exceptional.

Solid majorities of Democrats and Independents think the United States should consult with allies before making major foreign policy decisions, but only four in 10 Republicans agree.

Washington is already behind in the race to secure critical minerals and rare earth elements. This report presents a path forward.

But partisan divisions on strengthening the institution have reached a new 50-year high.