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Who Has the Advantage in Ukraine?

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

American perceptions of whether Russia or Ukraine is winning the war are key to support for ongoing US assistance to Kyiv.

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Emerging Partisan Division on Support to Ukraine

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

Consensus on how long to provide economic and military aid to Ukraine appears to be weakening as the war enters its tenth month.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks at a news conference
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The American Thanksgiving Table

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

This Thanksgiving, the Council survey team is serving up tables of data on turkey, pies, and politics.

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The Pandemic is Not "Over" for Everyone

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.

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Explainer: Eastern Europeans Split over Russia's War in Ukraine

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.

Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest rally in reaction to the energy crisis and soaring prices in Prague
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Polling and a Political Earthquake in Vancouver

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.

a sign outside of Vancouver's City Hall
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The United States and India: Emerging Allies or Necessary Partners?

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.

Indian Prime Minister Modi meets with US President Biden
Indian Ministry of External Affairs
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US Concern about COVID-19 Decreasing, but Partisan Divides Persist

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

Americans are less worried about COVID-19 than they have been at any point since the initial shutdown in early 2020, Council polling finds.

a person wears a mask on their wrist
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Can the Monarchy Keep Calm and Carry On?

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Running Numbers by Emma Sanderson

The Queen maintained public approval during her reign, but support for the monarchy is on the decline, posing significant challenges for the new King.

A man wearing a protective face mask walks past a window display ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Britain's Queen Elizabeth
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Ukrainian Refugees—the Rule or the Exception?

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Running Numbers by Isabelle Grassel

Why are Ukrainians receiving a warmer welcome from the American public than past refugee groups?

Julija, 10, fleeing from Kyiv wears a hair bow in the colours of the Ukrainian national flag as she waits with her relatives on a platform for a train
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