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Takeaways from Pelosi's Trip to Taiwan

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit aroused Beijing’s ire—but more important may be the long-term trends in Taiwanese attitudes. 

Nancy Pelosi prepares to board her plane before leaving Taiwan on August 3, 2022.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

Are Americans Willing to Accept Political Violence?

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

In the aftermath of Jan. 6, some polls show a significant minority support using force to achieve political aims in some circumstances.

protesters gather around the US Capitol
Reuters
Public Opinion

The US-China Competition for Global Opinion

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

If the United States and China are competing over global public opinion, who’s winning, and where?

world leaders appear on screen at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
Reuters
Public Opinion

Is Turkey Coming to a Crossroads?

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Running Numbers by Benjamin Tomas Morgan

Turks may be considering realigning eastward amid negative views on Western alliances.

Turkish flag flies in Istanbul
Meg Jerrard
Public Opinion

The Impact of US Economic Woes on Support for Ukraine

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Running Numbers by Isabelle Grassel

Is the looming economic crisis influencing the public’s preferred response to the war in Ukraine? Recent polling suggests it's possible.

a gas station sign shows high prices
Yassine Khalfalli
Public Opinion

Japan Prepares for Its First Post-Abe Election

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Abe Shinzo’s assassination shocked the nation. Will constitutional revision be on the post-election agenda?

Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo campaigning
Reuters
Global Politics

Americans Hesitant to Use Nuclear Weapons to Defend Allies

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While Americans may support a retaliatory strike if the United States is attacked, Council polls reveal they oppose using nuclear forces to defend allies.

an armed missile launch
Reuters
Defense and Security

Globally, Negative Views of Russia Predominate

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

The majority of countries polled in a recent 53-nation study hold negative views of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

A Russian flag
Igorn via Pixabay
Public Opinion

What Has the United States Sent to Ukraine so Far?

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Running Numbers by Ethan Kessler

Roughly $24 billion in military aid has been authorized for Ukraine since August—dwarfing total US assistance to the country in all previous years.

Reuters
Defense and Security

In Major Shift, Swedish Public Supports NATO Membership

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Polling shows the Swedish public is keenly aware of the threat posed by Russia and favors a strong policy response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Sweden and NATO flags
Reuters
Defense and Security