Seven-in-Ten Americans Now See Russia as an Enemy
Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
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Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
Most say U.S. is reliable partner, and ratings for Biden are mostly positive – although down significantly from last year.
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
Majorities across much of Western Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region have a favorable view of the European Union.
We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
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