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President Joe Biden will host the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC, in December 2022. Africa’s shift toward China, Russia will be the meeting subtext.

Has regionalization or globalization been the key economic trend over the last 40 years?

What are the implications of Japan’s largest military buildup since World War II, and what does this mean for the US-Japan security alliance?

The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

"In many respects, both Ukraine and Israel are offering quintessential examples of a combatant winning the battle, but losing the war," Paul Poast writes.

But everyday Republicans are divided over the best way to encourage NATO allies to increase their defense spending.