Research on the Issues Shaping U.S. Security and Regional Stability

CSA publishes primers and reports, regional updates, and polling to help audiences better understand the strategic developments shaping the Middle East, energy policy, and the U.S.–Israel relationship.

Featured Research and Insights

Public Opinion Survey

Lebanese Public Opinion Survey (February 2026)

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.

Public Opinion Survey

Boats along the Doha Corniche in Qatar. Photo by Rahul Joglekar on Unsplash.

Primer

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Public Opinion Survey

Latest Research and Insights

An aerial view of Beirut, Lebanon. The survey explores public opinion on governance, security, economic challenges, and regional developments. Photo by Piotr Chrobot on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Al-Hamidiyah Souq, the historic covered market in Damascus, Syria. Photo by Mahmoud Sulaiman on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

An aerial view of Beirut, Lebanon. The survey explores public opinion on governance, security, economic challenges, and regional developments. Photo by Piotr Chrobot on Unsplash.

Public Opinion Survey

Primers and Reports

CSA’s primers and reports provide structured, longer-form analysis on key geopolitical and policy developments.

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury: CSA’s primer series on the March 2026 Iran cycle, from the 100-Hours Primer to the 1-Month Report.
A YouGov survey across October 2025 and January 2026 shows two-thirds of Syrians approving President Al-Sharaa, rejecting Hezbollah’s role in the country, and backing a security arrangement with Israel.
A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.

Regional Updates

We provide timely analysis on major developments shaping the Middle East and broader regional stability.

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury: CSA’s primer series on the March 2026 Iran cycle, from the 100-Hours Primer to the 1-Month Report.
A YouGov survey across October 2025 and January 2026 shows two-thirds of Syrians approving President Al-Sharaa, rejecting Hezbollah’s role in the country, and backing a security arrangement with Israel.
A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.

Polling

CSA polling provides data-driven insights into public opinion surrounding regional developments, foreign policy, and security issues.

A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
A YouGov survey across October 2025 and January 2026 shows two-thirds of Syrians approving President Al-Sharaa, rejecting Hezbollah’s role in the country, and backing a security arrangement with Israel.
A YouGov survey of Lebanese adults across October 2025 and January 2026 shows broad support for President Aoun effort to consolidate arms under state authority, majority-negative views of Hezbollah military presence, and divided sentiment on the U.S. role and peace with Israel.
A January 2026 Morning Consult survey shows 60% of Americans more likely to support U.S. intervention in Venezuela after learning of Iranian and Hezbollah terror activity, and 45% agreeing that U.S. energy industry help can make Venezuela a world energy leader.