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Americans and Russians Agree: We're Heading Towards a New Arms Race

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Findings from a binational survey show that Americans and Russians would like to see the two countries negotiate a nuclear agreement.

American and Russian flags.
Eurasian Women's Forum
Public Opinion

American and South Korean Publics Doubtful about Success of Talks with North Korea

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Two recent surveys found that both the American and South Korean publics see an improvement in the security situation on the Korean peninsula.

US President Trump and Kim Jong-Un.
Reuters
Public Opinion

South Koreans See Improved Security, Confident in US Security Guarantee

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A survey from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs reveals the South Korean public sees an improvement in their country's security.

William Warby
Public Opinion

Reducing Urban Violence: A Common Vision for the Western Hemisphere

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Flavia Carbonari

This report authored by a group of experts from Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, and the United States discusses a regional vision for reducing urban violence in the Western Hemisphere.

Skyline of Caracas, Venezuela at dawn.
Stig Nygaard
Defense and Security

China Not Yet Seen as a Threat by the American Public

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

The Trump administration’s active efforts to portray China as a bad international actor will further heighten tensions between the two countries, but as of yet, the American public does not yet see China as an urgent threat to national security.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Public Opinion

Glasnost for US Intelligence: Will Transparency Lead to Increased Public Trust?

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A University of Texas polling project from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs found Americans consider the work of the intelligence community effective.

American flag, waving in front of a dark blue sky
REUTERS
Public Opinion

American Support for US Strikes against Syria Split along Partisan Lines

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A majority of Americans support the joint airstrike conducted by the US, UK, and France against Syria and would favor additional strikes if Syria uses chemical weapons again.

American soldiers at US army base, standing in front of a sunset.
Reuters
Public Opinion

China's Maritime Challenge in the South China Sea: Options for US Responses

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Weston S. Konishi

China's growth in naval power is proceeding at a remarkable rate and foreshadows a change in the regional maritime balance of power. The US will move from being the preeminent naval power in the region to one that China challenges over time.

USA and China flags.
CDC Global
Defense and Security

Guiding Principles for a Sustainable US Policy Toward Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia

RESEARCH
Policy Brief by Coauthors

A joint task force outlines some key principles and judgments in managing the United States' relationships with Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia.

Exterior view of the Kremlin at night time
Alex Zarubi
Defense and Security

Majority of Americans—Except for Republicans—Back Congressional Inquiry

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Survey data shows thirty-year lows for American views of Russia.

An exterior shot of the US Capitol building at night
John Brighenti
Public Opinion