Richard Wike

A nine-country survey on the strengths and limitations of civic engagement illustrates, there is a common perception that government is run for the benefit of the few, rather than the many.

Enshrined in the Bill of Rights, free expression is a bedrock American principle, and Americans tend to express stronger support for free expression than many others around the world.

The Chinese people recognize their country's growing prominence in Asia and the world. However, concern remains over corruption and other domestic issues.

The refugee crisis and the threat of terrorism are very much related in the minds of many Europeans. Across the EU there are also sharp ideological divides on views about minorities, diversity and national identity.

As he nears the end of his presidency, Barack Obama continues to enjoy a broad degree of international popularity.

The United States and its European allies have maintained a strong transatlantic relationship for more than half a century, even if Americans and Europeans have not always seen eye-to-eye on foreign policy issues.

Many favor looking inward to focus on domestic issues, while others question whether commitments to allies should take precedence over national interests.

Americans and Europeans often have different perspectives on individualism, the role of government, free expression, religion and morality.