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Meanwhile, about half say North Korea's nuclear program is a critical threat.

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

American, Japanese, and South Korean publics see China as a more of a threat than a partner. Trilateral cooperation will be key to managing China's rise.

Republican views of immigrants and immigration policy largely diverge from overall American attitudes.

Majorities across all racial groups prefer that the United States remain impartial as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.

But as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, Democrats and Independents say US support for Israel has gone too far.

Many hesitate to give their opinions on the conflict, but attitudes seem to fall along partisan lines on whether the United States made the right move.