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What is driving the recent increase in North Korean missile launches—and how should the US respond?

Large majorities of Democratic and Independent foreign policy elites say they are more concerned about internal threats than external ones.

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

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

A plurality of Kenyans express somewhat or very positive opinions about the economic influences of outside state actors in their country.

The U.S. has given more money to Israel than any other country since 1946.

But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.

"Soft spots have been showing—and risk becoming cracks in the support base Biden needs to sustain that commitment." argues Bruce Jentleson.

Activities to support resilient livelihoods must be combined with peacebuilding, conflict resolution efforts, and investment in food security.