How Americans view the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and China and Taiwan
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
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74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
The share of Americans who say the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine has grown steadily over the course of the war, especially among Republicans.
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.
Across the nations surveyed, a median of 62% of adults – including 63% in the United States – say their country will be better off if it is open to changes.
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.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
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.
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.
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