Maria Smerkovich

Research Associate

Maria Smerkovich is a research associate focusing on global attitudes research at Pew Research Center.

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reportJan 28, 2025

Comparing Levels of Religious Nationalism Around the World

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion’s role in society, government and national identity.
short readsAug 28, 2024

Many around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s religious beliefs

Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
short readsAug 26, 2024

Many Israelis say social media content about the Israel-Hamas war should be censored

Most Israeli adults do not post or share about political and social issues online – including the war between Israel and Hamas.
reportJun 20, 2024

How Israeli Society Has Unified, and Divided, in Wartime

The shares of Israelis who see very strong conflicts in their society have shrunk, but public opinion has grown more polarized in other ways.
short readsJun 11, 2024

Amid war in Gaza, 58% of Israelis say their country is not respected internationally

Most Israelis also feel that antisemitism and Islamophobia are common and that both kinds of prejudice are on the rise globally.
reportJun 11, 2024

Globally, Biden Receives Higher Ratings Than Trump

Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
reportMay 30, 2024

Israeli Views of the Israel-Hamas War

Israelis are divided over the military response in Gaza, with Arabs much more likely than Jews to say it’s gone too far. Arabs’ and Jews’ views of many aspects of the war differ.
reportFeb 28, 2024

Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working

A 24-country survey finds a median of 59% are dissatisfied with how their democracy is functioning, and 74% think elected officials don’t care what people like them think.