75% of Americans say it’s likely that Russia or other governments will try to influence 2020 election
Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.
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Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.
International relations experts’ assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
To mark World Press Freedom Day, here are five charts that show how people globally see the freedom of the press.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
Majorities of Americans say the United States should prioritize the development of renewable energy sources and take steps toward the country becoming carbon neutral by the year 2050. But just 31% want to phase out fossil fuels completely, and many foresee unexpected problems in a major transition to renewable energy.
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.
People are widely dissatisfied with democracy in their country and believe that elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.
Read key takeaways from a new survey that explores European attitudes three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Majorities in many countries say global climate change is a major threat to their nation. Global concerns about climate change have risen since 2013.
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