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Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Overshadowed by Other Global Conflicts

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Running Numbers by Rania Boukari

Despite the scale of the crisis and its importance for the broader region, Sudan remains out of the minds of most Americans.

A man walks by a house hit in recent fighting in Khartoum, Sudan
Marwan Ali / AP
US Foreign Policy

Shifting US Opinions and Rising Dissent on Israel-Hamas War

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Running Numbers by Devanshi Shah

Polling shows younger Americans desire a less active US role in the conflict than their elders.

People hold signs calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion

Racial and Ethnic Differences on US Climate Policy

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Running Numbers by Devanshi Shah

Americans of color tend to be more supportive of efforts to address climate change than White Americans.

a person holds a poster of the Earth that says handle with care
Brittainy Newman / AP
Public Opinion

Americans of all Races Support International Trade

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Majorities across racial and ethnic groups say international trade benefits consumers, job creation, and the domestic economy.

 Cosco Shipping container ship passes the Golden Gate Bridge
Eric Risberg / AP
Public Opinion

Demographic Divides on Immigration and Diversity

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Views on immigration levels, pathways to citizenship, and more differ across various racial and ethnic subgroups of Americans.

the Statue of Liberty
Kathy Willens / AP
Public Opinion

AAPI Views on the US-Taiwan Security Relationship

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Asian Americans are far more likely to support US intervention on behalf of Taipei in the case of a Chinese invasion.

helicopters fly displaying Taiwan's flag
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
Public Opinion

AAPI Views on US-China Relations

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Asian Americans are less likely than other racial or ethnic groups to say China’s rise is a “critical” threat to the United States.

The Capitol dome is seen at rear as Chinese and U.S. flags are displayed in Washington
Charles Dharapak / AP
Public Opinion

Majority of Americans Want to Strengthen or Expand US Alliances

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The public continues to believe such security relationships benefit both the United States and its allies.

President Joe Biden shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
Susan Walsh / AP
US Foreign Policy

Where "Pure Independents" Stand on US Foreign Policy

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Independents who lean toward neither party could play a decisive role in the 2024 presidential election.

a person stands at a voting booth
Patrick Semansky / AP
Public Opinion

The United States Pursues Its Lithium Independence

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Running Numbers by Karl Friedhoff

The hunt for the key battery component is only the beginning of the story.

Construction continues at the Thacker Pass lithium mine near Orovada, Nevada
Rick Bowmer / AP
Global Economy