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Longitudinal Attitudes in South Korea on Nuclear Proliferation

RESEARCH
Report by Karl Friedhoff

Data suggests that support for a domestic nuclear weapons program is robust, long-standing, and unlikely to dissipate, Karl Friedhoff writes in KEI.

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Focused Elsewhere as Tensions Rise on the Korean Peninsula

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Reuters
Public Opinion

US Arms Sales Reveal Discord in Taiwan's Defense Strategy

RESEARCH
Report by Ethan Kessler

Washington has started selling arms that serve a "porcupine" defense strategy to Taiwan. Whether Taipei fully embraces this new approach remains to be seen.

a ship in the waters near Taiwan
Wang Yu Ching
US Foreign Policy

Americans Split on Increasing Defense Spending

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

But large majorities support sending additional arms and military supplies to Ukraine, and if needed, Taiwan, Council polling shows.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at the Pentagon
US Department of Defense
Public Opinion

Americans See Europe as Most Critical Region for US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

President Joe Biden participates in a secure video call with European leaders, Monday, January 24, 2022, in the White House Situation Room. Public Opinion

Support for US Commitment to NATO at 48-Year High

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

And bipartisan majorities of Americans support admitting new members to the alliance, Council polling shows.

President Joe Biden speaks at a press conference on the final day of the NATO Summit in Madrid
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Support Sanctions on Iran

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

The atomic symbol and the Iranian flag
Reuters
Public Opinion

21 Years after 9/11, Americans Are Less Concerned about Terrorism

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.

The American flag flies at Ground Zero in New York City Public Opinion

Americans Support Afghans—but Not the Taliban Government

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

The 2022 Chicago Council Survey finds broad support for taking in Afghan refugees but not for releasing frozen funds to the Taliban.

A demonstrator holds up a sign that says Let Afghans In during a rally in New York City
Reuters
Public Opinion

Americans Support Ukraine "As Long As It Takes"

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey results show the public remains supportive of US assistance to Ukraine—even if it means paying higher gas and food prices at home.

People with signs saying "Pray for Ukraine stop war" "Stand together" and "Stand with Ukraine" at a Stand With Ukraine rally at the Lincoln Memorial.
Reuters
Public Opinion