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American Views of Japanese Influence on the Rise

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

Biden walks by a Japanese flag
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Republicans and Democrats Continue to Clash over Climate Change

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Lama El Baz

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

A climate activist continues to chant while under arrest
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Two-Thirds of Americans Think US-Taiwan Relations Bolster US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.

A Taiwan national flag flutters near the Taipei 101 building
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Americans Say US Has Not Gone Far Enough on China Trade Issues

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.

a jockey truck passes a stack of 40-foot China Shipping containers at the Port of Savannah
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Americans Feel More Threat from China Now Than in past Three Decades

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

A plurality of Americans—and a majority of Republicans—also say that US leaders are not paying enough attention to US-China competition.

A vendor sets up foods and beverages at a booth displaying planets shaped of China and American flags
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Americans See South Korea's Influence at All-Time High

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

Half favor using US forces to defend South Korea if invaded by North Korea, down from 55 percent in 2022. 

President Joe Biden reacts as South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol sings the song American Pie
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Americans Grow Less Enthusiastic about Active US Engagement Abroad

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One
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US Foreign Policy

Prior to Attack on Israel, Majority of Americans Supported Talks with Hamas

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.

A Palestinian protester argues with Israeli security forces to prevent shooting tear gas at Palestinian protesters during a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the village of Qaryout, near the West Bank city of Nablus, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
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Public Opinion

Most Americans See Value in International Trade

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.

A ship is docked at the Port of Baltimore
AP Photos
Public Opinion

2023 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden shake hands during their meeting in Kyiv
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy