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Majority in US Want to Learn More about Nuclear Policy

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While crediting the US nuclear arsenal for its deterrent effect, Americans are less clear on its impact on the country or their personal safety.

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Canva
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Do Russians Fear the West?

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Russian public is concerned about NATO expansion but does not think an attack from the West is imminent.

a woman holds a sign with NATO crossed out
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Majority of Russians Still Unwilling to Return Occupied Parts of Ukraine

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While many Russians favor negotiating for peace with Kyiv, they are unwilling to give up any Ukrainian territory seized since 2014. They are, however, more open to a “neutral” status for eastern Ukraine.

Thousands of people wave Russian national flags as they gather on Red Square
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Russians Are Split over Benefits of Military Action in Ukraine

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While a majority continue to express support for the war and more now sense the military operation has been successful, the Russian public is divided on whether it has led to more positive or negative consequences.

People wait a bus at a bus stop with an army recruiting billboard calling for a contract for service in the Russian armed forces
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Race, Ethnicity, and American Views on US Foreign Policy

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Black, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans view key issues facing the world today.

people are seen through an American flag
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Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of US Military Power Abroad

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Most Americans see military power and security alliances as an effective way to achieve foreign policy goals, but differences emerge about when to deploy troops.

a soldier salutes the American flag
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Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of Climate Change

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Asian, Hispanic, and Black Americans are more likely to view climate change as a threat than Americans as a whole, data show.

the U.S. Capitol is seen between cardboard cutouts of flames during a climate change protest
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Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of Immigration and Diversity

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Political affiliation is far more closely associated with immigration policy preferences than race or ethnicity, polling finds.

the Statue of Liberty seen through a window from Ellis Island
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The US-Japan Alliance in the Age of Crisis

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio participate in an arrival ceremon
The White House
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Young Americans Question US Global Engagement

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.

a protester holds a sign that says "not the war machine"
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