Shannon Schumacher

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

A median of 75% across 14 surveyed countries say they have confidence in German Chancellor Angela Merkel to do the right thing regarding world affairs.

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.

Germans are increasingly negative about their relationship with the U.S. Also, Germans are more comfortable than Americans with globalization.

President Trump’s name is the most frequently mentioned word among Canadians. Mexicans more often cite words related to economics.

A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.

People are widely dissatisfied with democracy in their country and believe that elected officials don’t care what people like them think.

Majorities say the democratic principles tested on our survey are at least somewhat important. But often, underwhelming percentages describe democratic rights and institutions as very important.

President Trump and his policies continue to receive negative reviews from people worldwide, with a lack of confidence in his leadership especially common in Western Europe. While views of the U.S. are positive overall, they vary widely among some of its key allies.