Younger Americans are less likely than others to support an active role for the U.S. in world affairs
Overall, 53% of Americans say it is extremely or very important for the U.S. to take an active role in world affairs.
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1. International engagement and support for foreign aid
Americans are split on whether the U.S. should be active in world affairs or focus on problems at home. There are also partisan gaps in support for different foreign aid types.
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In 25-Country Survey, Americans Especially Likely To View Fellow Citizens as Morally Bad
Across 25 countries, Americans are the most likely to see the morality and ethics of people in their country as somewhat or very bad.
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2. Views of Russia and Putin
Across 25 countries, a median of 79% view Russia unfavorably and 84% lack confidence in Putin. Opinions differ by age, ideology and right-wing populist party support.
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People who trust others tend to support international cooperation more than those who don’t
In many countries outside the U.S., those with higher levels of social trust are also more likely to view several international organizations positively.
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1. Views of China and Xi Jinping
People across 25 nations are mostly unfavorable toward China and lack confidence in Xi, but views have improved in some places.
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3. Views of Zelenskyy
Across 25 countries, a median of 45% have confidence in Zelenskyy, while an identical share do not. Ratings vary widely, from 85% confidence in Sweden to 19% in Greece.
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2. Confidence in Zelenskyy and support for Ukraine
A median of 40% across 35 countries have confidence in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while 46% do not.
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Canadians’ opinions of the U.S. and its president are at or near historic lows
About a third of Canadians (34%) have a favorable opinion of the United States today. This is down 20 percentage points since last year.
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Most people across 24 surveyed countries have negative views of Israel and Netanyahu
International views of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are much more negative than positive.
