Behind the Numbers
A collaboration with the Washington Post's Behind the Numbers blog.

How Far Would Americans Go to Save Syria?

Not as far as ground troops.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | JUNE 1, 2012

The Cairo Consensus

Will Egyptian voters cast their ballot against the United States and Israel?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MAY 24, 2012

The OBL Blowback

Is Obama's chest thumping a turnoff?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MAY 2, 2012

The New, New World Order

Do Americans still hate the United Nations?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | APRIL 26, 2012

Politics at the Pump

Why do domestic politicians pay the price for a global problem?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | APRIL 19, 2012

Romney’s Hill to Climb

If Romney thinks he can beat Obama on foreign policy, he's going to have to do a whole lot more than just criticize the president.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | APRIL 11, 2012

The Not-So-Evil Empire

Is Russia still America's bogeyman?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MARCH 28, 2012

Hearts and Minds

As of late 2010, a higher percentage of Afghans than Americans supported the war there. But is that support eroding?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MARCH 21, 2012

Persian Mathematics

Despite the Republican claims that Obama's Iran policy is weak-kneed, the American public generally supports his wait-and-see approach. That is, of course, unless it doesn't work.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | MARCH 14, 2012

A Threat We Can Live With

Most Americans really don’t like North Korea, but few say it’s worth going to war to make them get rid of their nuclear weapons.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Asking the Right Question

Why are polls so all over the map when it comes to bombing Iran?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | FEBRUARY 22, 2012

One Nation Under God

With Obama’s contraceptive plan putting him in hot water, how much does religion really matter at the ballot box?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Don't Count on a Syria Intervention

In the end, Americans just aren't interested in getting involved in promoting democracy overseas.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | FEBRUARY 8, 2012

The Bin Laden Bounce

Does killing bad guys really help at the ballot box?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Home Front

The presidency will be won or lost on the strength of the economy, but some surprising international issues may mix things up.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | JANUARY 25, 2012

Radioactive Politics

Why President Obama might be in serious trouble when it comes to his handling of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | JANUARY 18, 2012

Taking Swings at China

Does it really work to use Beijing as a political punching bag?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | JANUARY 11, 2012

Little Trouble in Big China

Did Jon Huntsman waste his time as ambassador in Beijing?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | JANUARY 4, 2012

La Gran Problema

The GOP trouble with courting Hispanics is bigger than ever.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | DECEMBER 30, 2011

Fear Factor

Are Republican voters as concerned about Iran and radical Islam as their candidates?

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | DECEMBER 21, 2011

Is Foreign Policy Obama's Safe Zone?

Not among Republicans.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | DECEMBER 14, 2011

Does Israel matter in 2012?

Short answer: no.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | DECEMBER 7, 2011

Newt's Numbers, Cain's Cuts

Is Gingrich trusted with the '3 a.m. phone call'? What the polls tell us about the Republican candidates on foreign policy.

BY SCOTT CLEMENT | NOVEMBER 30, 2011