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Public Opinion Survey

Majority of Americans Oppose Sending US Forces to Defend Israel if Attacked by Iran

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Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Whether attacked by its neighbors or Tehran, majorities of Americans oppose using US troops to come to Israel’s defense.

Protesters carry Iranian and Palestinian flags, while an image of the Israeli flag is painted on the ground
Vahid Salemi / AP
Public Opinion

2024 Survey of Public Opinion on US Foreign Policy

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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

Republican Concerns over Immigration Hit All-Time High

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Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

Republican views of immigrants and immigration policy largely diverge from overall American attitudes.

Migrants wait in line adjacent to the border fence under the watch of the Texas National Guard
Andres Leighton / AP
Public Opinion

Young Russians See Brighter Future Than Young Americans Do

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Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

People walk along closed empty Red Square with the Kremlin Wall
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

How Race, Ethnicity, and Age Impact Views on US Foreign Policy

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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

Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on America's Global Role

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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

Israel's War in Gaza: Partisan, Racial, and Generational Views on the US Role in the Conflict

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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

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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

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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

Young Americans Support NATO but Unsure It Makes United States Safer

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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