Fewer Americans view the United Nations favorably than in 2023
U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
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U.S. adults under age 65 are more likely than those 65 and older to have a favorable opinion of the UN.
How close do people feel to others around the world? How much do they want their countries involved in international affairs? How do people’s experiences with travel and feelings of international connectedness relate to their views about the world? A recent 24-nation survey explores these questions.
We examine how the U.S. and China stack up to one another on more than 10 measures of international public opinion, spanning from confidence in their leaders to views of their universities and technological achievements.
The majority of Americans say preventing terrorism and reducing the flow of illegal drugs into the country are top foreign policy priorities.
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
Israelis are divided over the military response in Gaza, with Arabs much more likely than Jews to say it’s gone too far. Arabs’ and Jews’ views of many aspects of the war differ.
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
About eight-in-ten Americans report an unfavorable view of China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping receives similarly negative ratings.
Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more.
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