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Most believe Russia should continue to pursue an independent foreign policy despite the sanctions, which are attributed to the West’s hostility and misunderstanding of the situation in Ukraine.

New Chicago Council-Japan Institute of International Affairs data find the Japanese public has greater confidence in US economic and military power than do Americans.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

In a shift from just a month ago, the Japanese public favors tough sanctions on Russia in concert with the US and Europe. 

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

In a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the American public is now less concerned about the threat posed by North Korea.

While most support providing medevac services to injured peacekeepers, the public is divided over backing a peacekeeping force militarily.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

Journalists Ryan Heath, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join Council President Ivo Daalder to review the news of the week.