The U.S. in one word: Canadians say ‘Trump,’ Mexicans point to ‘money’ and ‘work’
President Trump’s name is the most frequently mentioned word among Canadians. Mexicans more often cite words related to economics.
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Americans and Germans Differ in Their Views of Each Other and the World
Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.
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Democratic Rights Popular Globally but Commitment to Them Not Always Strong
Majorities say the democratic principles tested on our survey are at least somewhat important. But often, underwhelming percentages describe democratic rights and institutions as very important.
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People in Asia-Pacific regard the U.S. more favorably than China, but Trump gets negative marks
Across six Asia-Pacific nations, a median of 64% have favorable views of the U.S. Many among Asian publics name the U.S. as their top ally.
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Fast facts about Americans’ views on Russia amid allegations of 2020 election interference
72% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that Russia or other foreign governments will try to influence the November 2020 election.
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NATO Seen Favorably Across Member States
NATO is generally seen in a positive light across countries in the alliance, but many express reservations about fulfilling Article 5’s collective defense obligations.
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Russia and Putin receive low ratings globally
Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Fast facts about Nigeria and its immigrants as U.S. travel ban expands
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and is the top birthplace among African immigrants living in the U.S.
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Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman garners little trust from people in the region and the U.S.
Most across the Middle East and in the U.S. lack confidence in Mohammed bin Salman to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Before Soleimani’s death, concerns about Iran had fallen in many countries – including the U.S.
Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.
