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Dina Smeltz unpacks recent survey data on American views toward foreign policy in International Politics.

On some of the most significant issues of the day, including how the United States should respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Americans across party lines are in agreement, albeit often for different reasons.

The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.

The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.

Public support for US military bases on the continent is also on the rise, Council polling reveals.

American feelings toward Russia and China are lower than during the Cold War, Council polling shows.

In the event of Iran developing nuclear weapons, the US public wants to tighten economic sanctions, and most support a return to the JCPOA.

And the ideological split between parties continues to widen, new Council polling shows.

In 2002, nine in 10 Americans saw international terrorism as a critical threat. About six in 10 do today, Council polling shows.

But neither Americans or Ukrainians think the sanctions will force Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine in the immediate future.