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

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

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

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

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

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

Before the Crocus City Hall attack, a plurality of Russian young adults said Russia’s top foreign policy priority should be bolstering the country’s physical defenses.

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.

Although a plurality of young Russians say they are anxious about Russia’s political future, few vote or participate politically.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.