Americans see both Russia and China in a negative light – but more call Russia an enemy
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
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91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Majorities in most of the 27 places around the world surveyed in 2023 and 2024 say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
Favorable opinions of Russia and Putin have declined sharply among Europe’s populists following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
People around the world see both strengths and flaws in the U.S., but they generally view the U.S. positively, according to a new survey of 24 countries.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
Americans express less concern than in the spring about Ukraine being defeated by Russia and about the war expanding into other countries.
A median of 70% of adults across 19 countries say children in their country will be worse off than their parents financially when they grow up.
A new survey, along with a related series of focus groups, shows the many nuanced views Black Americans hold about science.
Only 13% of Americans think the U.S. garners more respect internationally now than in the past, while 19% think it’s as respected as ever.
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