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Methodology
The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 166 of the American Trends Panel...
Acknowledgments
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Moira Fagan, Research Associate Jacob...
3. How Americans view NATO and U.S. NATO membership
Most Americans feel positively toward NATO. Democrats remain more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. benefits from membership. The...
2. How Americans view the Russia-Ukraine war
44% of Americans say the U.S. has a responsibility to aid in Ukraine's defense. But the partisan gap on this...
1. How Americans view Russia and Putin
Half of Americans see Russia as an enemy of the U.S., down since last year. Views of Russia and Putin...
Republican Opinion Shifts on Russia-Ukraine War
Republicans are less likely than last year to say Russia is an enemy and to say the U.S. has a...
3. Views of trade between China and the U.S.
Americans tend to say U.S.-China trade benefits China more, though they’re skeptical that increased tariffs on China will be good...
2. Views of China’s role in the world
Most Americans say China’s global influence is growing stronger. Still, they tend to see the U.S. as the world’s top...
1. U.S. views of China and Xi
Americans hold largely negative opinions of China and Xi Jinping, but ratings of both have improved slightly since 2024. The...
