Democrats overwhelmingly say diplomacy, rather than military strength, is the best way to ensure peace; Republicans are more divided | Pew Research Center

December 13, 2019

6. Views of foreign policy

Democrats overwhelmingly say diplomacy, rather than military strength, is the best way to ensure peace; Republicans are more divided

Democrats overwhelmingly say diplomacy, rather than military strength, is the best way to ensure peace; Republicans are more divided

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Democrats overwhelmingly say diplomacy, rather than military strength, is the best way to ensure peace; Republicans are more divided

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6. Views of foreign policy
Public is divided on whether it is best for the U.S. to be active in world affairs, or to pay less attention to overseas problems and focus more on problems at home
Most Americans say the U.S. should take allies’ interests into account, even if it means compromising with them
Democrats overwhelmingly say diplomacy, rather than military strength, is the best way to ensure peace; Republicans are more divided
Most say U.S. involvement in global economy is a ‘good thing’
In both parties, younger adults are the most likely to say it would be acceptable for another country to rival the U.S. as a military superpower
Most Republicans say policies should try to maintain U.S. superpower status
Most Democrats say playing an active role in world affairs benefits the nation
Majorities say good diplomacy is best way to ensure peace, allies’ interests should be taken into account