Mara Mordecai

Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.

In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.

A median of 80% across 10 countries now say their country’s economy is faring badly, compared with a median of 72% who said this in 2008-2009.

Assessments of national economies have seen swift downturns in many countries, and few see improvements anytime soon.

Here’s what our surveys indicate about how Polish people see their democracy, international relations and social issues in the country.

Americans are divided in their outlooks, mainly along ideological lines, but are more united on opinions about China’s place in the world.

Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.

Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.

As ownership of mobile phones, especially smartphones, spreads rapidly across the globe, there are still notable numbers of people in emerging economies who don't have access to mobile phones. And even phone owners struggle with connectivity, costs and security issues.

As ownership of mobile phones, especially smartphones, spreads rapidly across the globe, there are still notable numbers of people in emerging economies who don't have access to mobile phones. And even phone owners struggle with connectivity, costs and security issues.