Religious restrictions in the 25 most populous countries in 2023
India, Egypt, Pakistan, Iran and Indonesia ranked highest in overall levels of government restrictions on religion and social hostilities.
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Number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose in 2023
The six countries with very high social hostilities involving religion were Nigeria, India, Israel, Syria, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
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China’s image in the Asia-Pacific region
Views of China in Asia-Pacific countries diverge along economic lines, and perceptions of China as a threat or ally vary in the region.
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How do views of China differ across high- and middle-income countries?
People in middle-income countries are more likely that those in wealthier nations to see China favorably and to say its government respects personal freedoms.
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What do people in middle-income countries think about cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid?
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
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What happens when war breaks out in the middle of a survey?
Using statistical analysis of surveys fielded during the U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran, researchers tracked real-time shifts in global views of the U.S. and national economies.
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Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Majorities in most of the countries we surveyed express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Views of China and Xi Are Improving Globally
Growing shares of people see China favorably and have confidence in Xi Jinping, though opinions are much less positive in wealthier nations.
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4. Restrictions in the 25 most populous countries in 2022
In 2022, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Iran and Nigeria had the highest overall levels of restrictions on religion, among the 25 most populous countries.
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How people in South Asia view other South Asian countries
Across the three South Asian countries surveyed, views of other countries in the region often vary by religion.