The Democratic Deficit in the West

Russia’s war on Ukraine has focused the world’s attention on the ideological battle between liberal democracy and totalitarianism—systems of government based on national sovereignty, freedom, the rule of law, and individual rights versus those based on military aggression, societal repression, one-party rule, and state control of people’s lives. … But […] Read more »

Widespread Support for a U.S. Role in the War Between Russia and Ukraine

Most Americans continue to support the United States’ involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine, though support for sending funds directly to Ukraine is more tepid and Americans are becoming increasingly wary of making economic sacrifices in order to support effective sanctions. Overall, support for a U.S. response to […] Read more »

AP-NORC poll: Economy grows as priority on Russia response

Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges, according to a new poll. While broad support for U.S. sanctions has not faltered, the balance […] Read more »

Americans’ Concerns About War in Ukraine: Wider Conflict, Possible U.S.-Russia Clash

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its third month, most Americans say they support actions taken by the Biden administration in response to the Russian invasion, such as placing strict economic sanctions on Russia, sending military equipment and weapons to Ukraine and stationing large numbers of U.S. military […] Read more »

Big majority of Americans back sanctions on Russia, aid to Ukraine

Two months after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Americans are stalwart in their support of the embattled country, with a large, bipartisan majority supporting increased sanctions against Russia and most also backing military and humanitarian support for Ukrainians, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. In all, 73 percent […] Read more »