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Ahead of Biden-Moon Summit, South Koreans and Americans Align on China and North Korea

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Chicago Council survey data find majorities in South Korea view China as more of a security threat than a security partner and as more of an economic threat than an economic partner.

South Korean President Moon
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Japanese Public Values Ties to US, But Would Prefer to Cooperate with China, Too

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Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Dina Smeltz discusses survey data reflecting Japanese opinion on US-China relations.

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Iranians Consider China Even More Important Than Regional Allies

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A new poll shows Iranians recognize the economic and security benefits of a closer relationship with China.

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Public Opinion

Ahead of Biden-Suga Summit, Americans See Japan as the United States' Most Important Partner

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Craig Kafura and Karl Friedhoff analyze findings of a recent poll examining American public opinion on US relations with Japan.

President Joe Biden meets with the leaders of Japan, India, and Australia
The White House
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Disappointed in Rouhani, Iranians Seek a Different Sort of Leader in June Elections

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

New indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the Iran deal could help the outlook for a moderate candidate in the next election.

a man in Iran on elections
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Public Opinion

South Koreans See China as More Threat than Partner, But Not the Most Critical Threat Facing the Country

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Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

Majorities of South Koreans cite low birthrates in South Korea and North Korea’s nuclear program as larger threats than China's economic or military power.

2021 meeting between Moon, Blinken, and Austin
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Are Urbanites Willing to Ditch Cars for More Sustainable Commutes?

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Working Paper by Coauthors

A recent poll from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Harris Poll shows urban and suburban residents cities are looking to sustainable mobility to forestall a potential long-term shift to solo driving.

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Terra Incognita: 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years

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Book by Robert Muggah

Nonresident Senior Fellow Robert Muggah traces humanity's impact on the planet with coauthor Ian Goldin.

Climate and the Environment

American Public Divided on Cooperating with, Confronting China

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Public Opinion Survey by Karl Friedhoff

A March 2021 survey finds Americans see US priorities in Asia to be less about limiting the expansion of China and more about economic growth and strengthening democracy.

A guard outside the People Hall in Beijing.
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Public Opinion

Iranians and Americans Support A Mutual Return to JCPOA

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

A joint Council and IranPoll survey shows that although Iranian and American public support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has waned over time, there is still sizable backing for it in both countries.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Tehran, Iran February 21, 2021.
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