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But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

The Chicago City Council has tripled its legislation on foreign policy in the last four years.

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

More Americans consider issues like weakening democracy and political polarization to be critical threats to the United States than foreign adversaries.

"We will only have peace when America uses force to defend its interests," Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi write.

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.

The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.

The US public supports meeting with the leaders of Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and more.

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

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to impact American attitudes toward global engagement.

While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.

The US strategy toward Africa today is neither effective nor sustainable. It’s time to flip the script.

Despite 75 years of struggle, two scholars remain cautiously optimistic about the future.

“The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

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

Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.

Ongoing protests to safeguard democracy and a potential war with Iran could call into question US unconditional support for Israel, Paul Poast writes.

"Putin's New START withdrawal, as well as posturing by Iran and North Korea, have significantly raised the level of nuclear risk," Paul Poast writes.

Russia has allied with Iran to work around sanctions on both countries. Ethan Kessler discusses on Deep State Radio.