Behind the Numbers
List of Behind the Numbers articles

How Far Would Americans Go to Save Syria?
Not as far as ground troops.

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

The OBL Blowback
Is Obama's chest thumping a turnoff?

The New, New World Order
Do Americans still hate the United Nations?

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

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.

The Not-So-Evil Empire
Is Russia still America's bogeyman?

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

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.

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.

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

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

Don’t Count on a Syria Intervention
In the end, Americans just aren't interested in getting involved in promoting democracy overseas.

The Bin Laden Bounce
Does killing bad guys really help at the ballot box?

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