China Will Be World’s Top Superpower
Majorities or pluralities in 13 of 25 countries surveyed believe that China will — or already has — replaced the U.S. as the world’s leading superpower.
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U.S. Image Mostly Positive
Majorities express a favorable view of the U.S. in 16 of 24 countries.
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A Scarcity of Car Lovers
Only about a quarter of U.S. drivers now say they consider their car “something special — more than just a way to get around,” barely half of the 43% who felt this way in 1991.
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Angry Motorists
Nearly four-in-ten American drivers report having cursed or shouted at other drivers in the past year.
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Unplug, Log On
A majority of Americans have logged onto the internet with a wireless connection.
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More Americans Say Trade Good for U.S.
In a reversal of recent trends, the 2009 Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that among 25 countries surveyed, the largest increase in support for trade occurred in the United States.
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Russians Have Confidence in Medvedev
Despite worldwide skepticism of Russian President Dmitri Medvedev, he remains popular at home — though not quite as popular as his predecessor, Vladimir Putin.
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U.N. Global Favorability
Majorities or pluralities in 19 of 25 countries surveyed have a favorable view of the United Nations; moreover, ratings of the U.N. have grown more positive since 2007 in 12 of the 25 countries.
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Limited Black Confidence in Police
Only about half (55%) of all African Americans express confidence in the police to do a good job enforcing the law.
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God-less Science
Four-in-ten scientists do not believe in God or a higher power.