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Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

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.

"I think this is a turning point in European security and global security," says Council President Ivo Daalder with Robert Siegel for Moment Magazine.

"Once bullets and projectiles start flying, the variables at play multiply, and in the ensuing chaos there are limits to what can be controlled," Paul Poast writes.

But new Council polling finds a majority still support sending additional arms to oust Russia.

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

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

"This is the last moment at which to pull the plug on Ukraine. It is absolutely vital we continue," Ivo Daalder says on CBS News.