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Polling in South Korea Diverges on Presidential Election

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

Just one month out, polling in South Korea shows two different presidential races. That may have consequences following the election.

Yoon Suk-yeol and Lee Jae-myung stand at podiums in front of a blue screen.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Global Polls Find Publics Split on Beijing Boycott

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Does a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics have public support among countries doing so? Data show modest support—and skepticism.

The Tibetan community in The Netherlands holding banners in a square to protest against the celebration of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Younger Americans' Views on Taiwan Still Taking Shape

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Council surveys find that younger Americans are still forming their views on Taiwan and US-Taiwan relations.

People show the three-finger salute against the Myanmar military coup as part of the Milk Tea Alliance united rally in Taipei, Taiwan
Reuters
Public Opinion

Dutch and American Publics Wary of China's Growth

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Running Numbers by Meghan Bradley

Dutch and American publics do not see China’s economic growth as beneficial and view the country as a security threat.

A view of the Damrak street, an avenue at the centre of Amsterdam, running between Amsterdam Centraal in the north and Dam Square.
Reuters
Public Opinion

Generational Differences on US-China Relations

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Younger Americans are more confident in US power vis-a-vis China and are more likely to oppose restrictions on scientific and educational exchanges between the two.

Children playing with flags in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China
Craig Kafura
Public Opinion

US Public Support for Defending Ukraine May Not Be Solid

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

Recent data shows Americans prefer diplomatic options first, but there is also record support for defending Ukraine. 

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Olga Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine ahead of the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission
NATO
Public Opinion

Americans and Political Violence, One Year After January 6

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

One year later, Americans remain divided over what happened on January 6, 2021. But they're united in concerns about future political violence.

US Capitol attack
REUTERS
Public Opinion

Year in Review: 2021 in Public Opinion

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

It's been a busy 2021. Recap the year with the survey team's analyses of public opinion on the most critical issues at home and around the world.

Fireworks over the white house on inauguration 2021.
Chuck Kennedy
Public Opinion

US Public Grows Increasingly Divided on Immigration

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Despite majority approval among Democratic public, congressional Democrats struggle to pass immigration reform.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents at Border Field State Park in San Diego watch over personnel reinforcing the border fence with concertina wire
Mani Albrecht
Public Opinion

Conditional US Support for Humanitarian Intervention

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Chicago Council Surveys have found that Americans are largely supportive of humanitarian intervention, but this varies in specific cases.

Ethnic Uyghur demonstrators take part in a "No Beijing 2022" protest calling for a boycott of Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in front of the Olympic House
Reuters
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