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Americans Continue to See Benefits from US Alliances

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

Biden stands on a stage with fellow NATO leaders
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Public Opinion

American Public Support for Assistance to Ukraine Has Waned, But Still Considerable

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Six in 10 continue to support providing economic aid and sending additional arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government, down slightly from a year ago.

Demonstrators rally at Lincoln Memorial in support of Ukraine
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Majorities Support US Bases in Key Allied Nations

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

Members of the US Army attend a military parade ceremony in Lithuania
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Public Opinion

The Quad's Next Chapter

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Report by Karl Friedhoff

Advancing the group's pillars of prosperity and development will be at the very heart of competition with China in the coming decade.

leaders of Australia, the United States, Japan, and India pose for a photo
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Less is More: A New Strategy for US Security Assistance to Africa

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Report by Coauthors

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

US troops participate in a military exercise with African allies
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Ethiopia: Propping up One Strongman after Another

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Emma Sanderson

America’s unconditional security sector assistance has helped facilitate Ethiopia’s violent responses to opposition.

Ethiopian government soldiers ride in the back of a truck on a road in the Tigray region
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Burkina Faso: If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Break It

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Policy Brief by Elizabeth Shackelford

A military strengthened by American training, weapons, and intelligence helped create the very problem US assistance was meant to prevent.

 Supporters of Capt. Ibrahim Traore parade wave a Russian flag in the streets of Ouagadougou
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Cameroon: Which War Are We Fighting?

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Policy Brief by Ethan Kessler

US security assistance meant for counterterrorism efforts is also implicated in the government’s war against Anglophone separatists.

Cameroon soldiers stand guard at a lookout post as they take part in operations against the Islamic extremists group Boko Haram
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US Opinion Leaders Support Aid to Taiwan

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.

helicopters fly the Taiwanese flag
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2022 Opinion Leaders Survey

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

We explore whether foreign policy professionals and the American public are on the same page when it comes to America’s strategy abroad.

US and Chinese on a meeting table
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