U.S. Image Plummets Internationally as Most Say Country Has Handled Coronavirus Badly
In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
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In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.
Only 5% and 13% of scholars and the American public, respectively, say respect for the U.S. abroad is not too or not at all important.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Publics disagree about whether restrictions on public activity, such as stay-at-home orders or mandates to wear masks in public, have gone far enough to combat COVID-19.
South Koreans are headed to the polls April 15 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues; 300 seats in the country’s legislative body are at stake.
A median of about seven-in-ten people in 14 countries expressed unfavorable views of Iran, while only about two-in-ten hold a favorable view.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world are still concerned by the threat of global climate change.
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