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Emily Sullivan

In Major Shift, Swedish Public Supports NATO Membership

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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
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Defense and Security

Ukrainians Unwilling to Give up National Territory

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While Ukrainians may be willing to give up on the idea of NATO membership, they will not accept their government ceding territory to Russia.

Ukrainian troops are pictured near the eastern Ukrainian town of Seversk
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Public Opinion

US Public Views Saudi Relationship as One of Necessity

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

Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Public Opinion

Anti-West Views Peak Among Russians Over 60

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Old habits die hard for Russian elders, but younger Russians may be beginning to look West.

Destroyed wall of a building from Russia with the number (year) 1917, sickle and hammer.
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Public Opinion

Americans Support Help to Ukraine, Even out of Own Pockets

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New surveys find that Americans are willing to pay more for fuel in order to support Ukraine.

Stand With Ukraine Rally Held In Metro Detroit
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Public Opinion

Europeans Support Ukraine—To a Point

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Europeans may draw the line at military engagement with Russia, recent data show.

Protests in London on March 6, 2022 against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Public Opinion

Russians and Ukrainians Prefer to Remain Independent States

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, new public opinion data shows that the conflict likely came as a surprise to many on both sides.

A man prepares barriers made of sandbags as members of the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces guard in central Kyiv
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Public Opinion

Guns vs. Butter: Gender Differences on National Budget

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Chicago Council data support academic findings on differing national budget preferences between women and men.

Crowd of legislators separated by gender.
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Public Opinion

Americans Prefer Sanctions Over Sending Troops to Ukraine

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New data reveals that the US public would prefer to respond with to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions and diplomacy.

Demonstrators gather in front of the White House on January 29, 2022 to protest against Russian military aggression towards Ukraine and to ask the Biden administration for tougher sanctions and military aid to Ukraine
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Public Opinion

Liberal vs. Moderate Democrats on Use of US Troops

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While moderate Democrats are more supportive of funding the military, liberals are more willing to deploy troops to defend allies, 2021 Chicago Council Survey data show.

Military personnel from the 82nd Airborne Division and 18th Airborne Corps board a C-17 transport plane for deployment to Eastern Europe
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Public Opinion