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Young Russians See Brighter Future Than Young Americans Do

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Russian young adults have a more positive economic and political outlook than their American counterparts, yet both youth populations think equally about emigrating.

People walk along closed empty Red Square with the Kremlin Wall
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

How Race, Ethnicity, and Age Impact Views on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Council partnered with New America to explore how Americans across backgrounds view key issues facing the world today.

a crowd stands for the national anthem
Patrick Semansky / AP
Public Opinion

Israel's War in Gaza: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the US Role in the Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across all racial groups prefer that the United States remain impartial as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.

Israeli soldiers walk in the southern Gaza Strip
Ohad Zwigenberg / AP
US Foreign Policy

The World at War: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on US Role in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza Conflicts

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data reveal fresh insights into how American communities think the United States should engage in conflicts overseas.

Containers of US humanitarian aid are loaded inside an Air Force airplane
Hussein Malla / AP
Public Opinion

Russia's War in Ukraine: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the US Role in the Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across the American melting pot support continued US aid to Kyiv.

Ukrainian soldiers fire by 2s7 self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP
US Foreign Policy

Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on America's Global Role

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Majorities across racial groups want the United States to be a world leader in economic and military strength, democratic values, and more.

Americans gather to watch the election returns
Ed Wray / AP
US Foreign Policy

Young Americans Support NATO but Unsure It Makes United States Safer

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Majorities of young Americans agree the alliance is essential to US security but at lower levels than older generations.

NATO signage is seen outside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
US Foreign Policy

As NATO Reaches 75th Year, Americans Say It Is Still Essential to US Security

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But everyday Republicans are divided over the best way to encourage NATO allies to increase their defense spending.

US President Joe Biden stands in front of the NATO logo
Patrick Semansky / AP
US Foreign Policy

Democrats and Republicans Starkly Divided on Immigration Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Of the eight policies included in a Council-Ipsos survey, not one is supported by a majority of both parties.

Migrants line up at the US border wall
Christian Chavez / AP
Public Opinion

American Public Divided over US Approach to Israel's War in Gaza

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Americans are also slightly more likely to say Israel has gone too far in its war with Hamas than to say Israel’s actions are justified.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Public Opinion