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US Foreign Policy

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
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Western Sanctions Have Largely Spared Ordinary Russians

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Russians report limited impact of Western-imposed sanctions and continued support for the war in Ukraine.

Russians walk past the Red Square
AP Photos
Public Opinion

The Difference "Difference" Makes for American National Security

RESEARCH
Report by Coauthors

Council data indicate Washington has a lot more to learn about the differences in how Americans see the problems we face and US standing in the world.

people stand below an American flag
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of US Military Power Abroad

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of Climate Change

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Race, Ethnicity, and American Views of Immigration and Diversity

RESEARCH
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
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Americans and Australians in the Pacific Century

RESEARCH
Report by Craig Kafura

Public opinion polling in both countries finds agreement on most aspects of the alliance, but not necessarily on how to deal with China.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
The White House
Public Opinion

Young Americans Question US Global Engagement

RESEARCH
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"
NURPHOTO
Public Opinion

A Year in, Americans Still Support Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of the US public continues to back current military and financial aid to Kyiv, recent polls find.

Ukraine supporters gather in Times Square to protest Russia's participation in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, in New York, NY on February 11, 2023.
SIPA USA
Public Opinion