Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
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The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
Republicans and Democrats differ substantially over several sources of meaning in life, including faith, freedom, health and hobbies.
Just 20% of U.S. adults cited promoting democracy as a top foreign policy objective, putting it at the bottom of the list of 20 topics polled.
Americans’ opinions of China have soured in recent years. But what are Americans thinking about when they say they have a negative view of China?
Many legislators in four English-speaking countries directly addressed George Floyd’s killing and the subsequent protests on Twitter.
United Kingdom legislators in the House of Lords and House of Commons tweeted more critical content of Trump’s recent visit to the nation.
With the number of displaced people in the world at more than 60 million in 2015, the plight of refugees has gained new prominence.
The United Nations is hosting a summit on Sept. 19 to address the issue of refugees and migrants. Learn about European views of refugees through five charts.
There has been considerable debate over the country’s Muslims and the role of extremism, but no backlash against Muslims in French public opinion.
Americans are not the only ones who give Saudi Arabia poor marks on how the country treats its citizens: A median of just 18% across 39 countries surveyed said the Saudi government respects individual rights.
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