Far more Americans see U.S. influence on the world stage getting weaker than stronger
More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
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More Americans say their country’s influence in the world has been getting weaker rather than stronger in recent years (47% vs. 19%).
When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s term ends in May, only one woman will serve as head of government anywhere in Asia, excluding the Pacific Islands.
Israelis viewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slightly more unfavorably (52%) than favorably (47%) in a spring survey, but opinions varied widely.
Americans express more confidence in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy than in any of the other six world leaders included in a new Pew Research Center survey.
In most countries surveyed, around nine-in-ten or more adults are online. In South Korea, 99% of adults use the internet.
A median of about two-thirds of adults (64%) rate their country’s economic situation poorly.
Americans have generally positive views of Israel and its people. But their views of Israel’s government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are more mixed.
Australian adults most frequently mentioned the political system when thinking about China, while others mentioned threats and human rights.
Attitudes toward Russia and Vladimir Putin turned much more negative, while opinions of NATO grew more positive.
When Americans look ahead to 2050, they see a country that in many respects will be worse than it is today.
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