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Why are governments across Africa working with the Wagner Group and what does this mean for peace and stability on the continent? Elizabeth Shackelford and Federica Saini Fasanotti discuss.

While government officials reaffirm the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, the American public expresses generally chilly feelings towards Saudi Arabia.

Survey data show the American public believes relations with each of the countries are important. However, there is a variance in the opinion that shows larger issues affecting the trilateral relationship.

A survey of the US public shows an overall majority of Americans (54%) consider climate change a critical threat.

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

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

To be suspicious of Iraq was part of the American zeitgeist long before 2003, survey data show.

Dina Smeltz and Craig Kafura analyze survey data showing that for the first time in nearly two decades, a majority of Americans describe the development of China as a world power as a critical threat to the United States.