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Dina Smeltz

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

American Public Divided over US Approach to Israel's War in Gaza

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meet at the Pentagon
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
Public Opinion

Generation Putin: Proud Russians but Disengaged

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

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

Young Russians hold Russian flags
Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP
Public Opinion

Liberal and Moderate Democrats Differ on Some Immigration Policies

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Cleavages within the party could further complicate President Joe Biden's path to reelection.

President Joe Biden walks along a stretch of the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas
Andrew Harnik / AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Say the US Should Stay Impartial in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

But they are becoming increasingly polarized across partisan groups, particularly among Democrats.

American flag flies over Jerusalem
Mahmoud Illean/AP
Public Opinion

Americans Continue to Support Military and Economic Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

However, Republican support for providing US assistance continues to steadily decline.

Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
AP Photos
Public Opinion

Majority of Trump Republicans Prefer the United States Stay out of World Affairs

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans with a very favorable view of the former president seem to prefer a US role that is more independent and less cooperative.

Trump supporters with a sign that reads America First
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Majority of Non-Trump Republicans Support Continued Aid to Ukraine

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Dina Smeltz

Republicans with a somewhat favorable or unfavorable view of the former president are more likely to say US assistance to Kyiv has been worth the cost.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

How Trump and Non-Trump Republicans Differ on Immigration

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Republicans with very favorable views of Trump are more likely than other GOP backers to support deportations for undocumented immigrants.

People hold signs that say finish the wall as Donald Trump speaks at a rally
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

Americans Grow Less Enthusiastic about Active US Engagement Abroad

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.

President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy