In most regions of the world, opinion of the United States continues to be more favorable than it was in the Bush years.

Despite the apparent success of NATO-supported rebel troops, public views about the decision to conduct air strikes in Libya remain mixed and have changed little since the U.S. and allies launched military operations there in late March.

Voters on average place themselves just right of center politically; this puts them slightly closer to the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.

The public continues to be divided over many of the anti-terrorism policies that arose in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Voters in general remain unimpressed by the GOP presidential field; opinion is mixed even among Republicans.

Less than half of Mexicans believe their government has been making progress in its years-long battle with the country’s drug cartels.

The Tea Party has become better known since the beginning of last year. Though, as it has become more familiar to Americans, its image has become less positive.