A year later, a look back at public opinion about the U.S. military exit from Afghanistan
Here’s how people in the U.S. and elsewhere have viewed the troop evacuation and its aftermath, and their broader attitudes about the war.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Here’s how people in the U.S. and elsewhere have viewed the troop evacuation and its aftermath, and their broader attitudes about the war.
Americans generally regard India favorably, but many have never heard of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
Across 24 countries surveyed, a median of 66% give the EU a positive rating, while 29% give it a negative one.
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.
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
Americans see China as a growing superpower – and increasingly say it is the world’s leading economy.
Americans and Israelis now see one another’s leaders more negatively than in the recent past, and other key views have shifted as well.
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.
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