What happens when war breaks out in the middle of a survey?
Using statistical analysis of surveys fielded during the U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran, researchers tracked real-time shifts in global views of the U.S. and national economies.
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Jonathan Schulman
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Jonathan Schulman is a research associate focusing on global attitudes research at Pew Research Center.
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Trump Gets Negative Reviews Internationally as Fewer Say U.S. Is a Reliable Partner
A 36-country survey finds declining ratings for the U.S. amid rising concerns about its foreign policy and the health of its democracy.
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Americans are more dissatisfied with how their democracy is working than people in other high-income countries
A large majority of Democrats (86%) are dissatisfied with how American democracy is working. Around half of Republicans (51%) say the same.
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Who do Americans think is going to win the World Cup?
Most Americans say they are unlikely to follow the 2026 World Cup, though immigrants are far more likely than U.S.-born adults to tune in.
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Right-Wing Populism in the Decade Since Brexit
Since the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, right-wing populists and their parties have regularly disrupted Europe’s political landscape.
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Most Americans Now Say U.S. Foreign Policy Ignores the Interests of Other Countries
Partisans hold different views on whether the U.S. contributes to peace, considers other countries’ interests and garners respect around the world.
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Americans stand out internationally for their pessimism about the nation’s political system
People in higher-income countries are generally less likely to say their nation’s political system needs major changes or complete reform. Americans are an exception.
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Multiple indicators show a decline in the health of America’s democracy in 2025
Most Americans say democracy in the United States used to be a good example for other countries to follow but has not been in recent years.
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Gas Prices Are Americans’ Top Concern in Iran War
69% of Americans are worried about higher gas prices due to the Iran war, and 45% say the U.S. is not doing enough to avoid civilian causalities.
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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.
