U.S. Foreign Policy and Public Opinion: Perspectives on Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and Climate Change
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In an election year, candidates promise the foreign policy Americans want, but once in office, their actions often leave voters thinking, “I didn’t vote for that.” To understand where Americans stand on key U.S. foreign policy issues—from Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine, and Taiwan-China to climate change and maintaining America’s military superiority—this article looks at research from several top think tanks and Pew Research.
It’s no surprise that Americans’ foreign policy priorities are shaped by party affiliation, age, race, and demographics.
While different demographics prioritize various foreign policy objectives, overall support for ongoing aid to Ukraine has declined, leading to reduced backing for other international allies and U.S.
