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Dina Smeltz

2024 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Results and analysis of the Council's annual survey of American views on foreign policy.

People walk under an American flag
Craig Ruttle / 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

Young Russians Are Skeptical of Most Media Outlets

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

A user holds a smartphone with an opened Facebook page in Moscow, Russia
Pavel Golovkin / AP
Public Opinion

Young Russians Feel More Threatened by Terrorism Than War in Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

People lay flowers and light candles next to the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion