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Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, Karl Friedhoff, Brendan Helm, and Alexander Hitch document the ups and downs of the public mood, sharing highlights of their 2020 research.

As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.

But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.

Both foreign policy leaders and the American public back “friendshoring."

Recent polling reveals both good and bad news for the future of US-Russian relations.

Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The US public views the Japan alliance as a significant national security benefit as concerns about China grow.

But partisan divisions over using US troops to defend allies in Europe and Asia are growing.

US politics, public opinion, and global implications.

While half of Americans and a majority of Democrats say diversity makes the United States a better place to live, Republicans aren’t so sure.

The impact of global challenges such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic manifests most acutely in urban settings, rendering cities essential players on the global stage. 

Over the past 12 months, our pollsters tracked public attitudes on everything from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.

Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.