Views on America’s global role diverge widely by age and party
A third of adults under age 35 say it is extremely or very important that the U.S. play an active role in world affairs.
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Americans give the U.S. low marks for its handling of COVID-19, and so do people in other countries
Americans give their country comparatively low marks for its handling of the pandemic – and people in other nations tend to agree.
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U.S. Image Plummets Internationally as Most Say Country Has Handled Coronavirus Badly
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.
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In Taiwan and across the region, many support closer economic ties with both U.S. and mainland China
When it comes to economic relations, some in Taiwan are more willing to work with both Beijing and Washington.
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Fast facts about how Americans and Germans see security issues amid Trump’s plan to reduce troop levels
Americans are much more likely than Germans to see U.S. bases in Germany as important for their country’s national security.
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How Americans envision a post-pandemic world order
Americans are divided in their outlooks, mainly along ideological lines, but are more united on opinions about China’s place in the world.
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Amid coronavirus crisis, Americans and Germans see changing world in different ways
Germans are increasingly negative about their relationship with the U.S. Also, Germans are more comfortable than Americans with globalization.
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In Taiwan, Views of Mainland China Mostly Negative
There is widespread support in Taiwan for increased economic and political ties with the U.S. While many are wary of stronger political ties with mainland China, about half would favor stronger economic relations.
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The U.S. in one word: Canadians say ‘Trump,’ Mexicans point to ‘money’ and ‘work’
President Trump’s name is the most frequently mentioned word among Canadians. Mexicans more often cite words related to economics.
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Americans and Germans Differ in Their Views of Each Other and 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.
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People in Asia-Pacific regard the U.S. more favorably than China, but Trump gets negative marks
Across six Asia-Pacific nations, a median of 64% have favorable views of the U.S. Many among Asian publics name the U.S. as their top ally.
