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President Donald Trump’s first year back in office changed the tone of US foreign policy. We look back at the moments that stood out.

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"The signal that it sends to Vladimir Putin that the allies are committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes [...] is very important," says Mitchel Wallerstein.

Nearly half of Americans (47%) now say Washington should urge Kyiv to settle for peace as soon as possible.

While opinion leaders across party lines—as well as Democrats and Independents among the public—support continued assistance to Kyiv, everyday Republicans stand out in their opposition.

While understandable, the mood of pessimism around COP27 obscures progress toward net zero and can be dangerously self-fulfilling, argues Chris Morris.

The public also remains in favor of maintaining long-term military bases abroad.

The 1994 Chicago Council survey indicates that American attitudes at both public and leadership levels reflect a "pragmatic internationalism."