What We Learned From a Survey Experiment About Global ‘Superpowers’
We tested open-ended ways to ask which countries are global superpowers. Here’s what cognitive interviews and a survey experiment revealed.
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Laura Clancy
Research Analyst
Laura Clancy is a research analyst focusing on global attitudes research at Pew Research Center.
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How Do Americans Feel About G20 Countries?
Ahead of this year’s G20 summit, most Americans rate Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy and other members warmly. Sentiment is coldest toward Russia.
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What Do Australians Think About Social Media Restrictions for Kids?
About eight-in-ten Australian adults support restricting access to social media for kids. This includes 51% who strongly support it.
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Americans’ views of China have warmed in recent years
Americans’ feelings toward China have warmed since 2021, though views remain mostly cold, with sharp partisan and generational divides.
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What do people in middle-income countries think about cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid?
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
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People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S.
Views of China have improved recently while views of the U.S. have worsened, to the point where China is now seen more positively than the U.S. in most countries surveyed.
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Views of China and Xi Are Improving Globally
Growing shares of people see China favorably and have confidence in Xi Jinping, though opinions are much less positive in wealthier nations.
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Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Majorities in most of the countries we surveyed express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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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’ views of China have grown somewhat more positive in recent years
Most Americans still view China negatively, but a recent survey shows favorability has ticked up, especially among Democrats and younger adults. Fewer now call China an enemy.
