Research Reports
This report presents findings from a study within the European Research Council (ERC) project Microfoundations of Collective Defence (MICROCODE). It examines public perceptions of NATO’s collective defense credibility during the early months of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Through surveys conducted in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Poland, and Russia, the study explores how recent geopolitical developments—such as Trump’s rhetoric, the suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, and a rapprochement with Russia—have influenced public support for NATO defense commitments. The findings provide timely insights into the evolving public trust in NATO’s collective defense guarantees.