Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
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Americans’ views of China have warmed in recent years
Americans’ feelings toward China have warmed since 2021, though views remain mostly cold, with sharp partisan and generational divides.
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Globally, More People Expect AI to Cause Job Loss Than Growth
Amid a mix of concern and excitement about AI, a 37-country survey finds pessimism about its potential impact on jobs and economic inequality.
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Many Israelis and Palestinians Say They Cannot Coexist Peacefully – and Explain Why
Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem reflect on the viability of a two-state solution
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About 9 in 10 Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem see Israeli checkpoints as a major problem
A large majority of Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem (85%) also say that opportunities for work are a major problem for them and their families.
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9/11 memories remain vivid in the U.S. 25 years later
While 9/11 remains vivid in most Americans’ memories, 10% of adults today were born after the attacks and learned about the day’s events from others.
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How South Koreans view their relationship with the U.S.
For the first time in over 20 years, a majority of South Koreans have an unfavorable opinion of the U.S.
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Canadians and Mexicans now view China more positively than the U.S.
Canadians and Mexicans also now view Chinese President Xi Jinping more positively than Trump, even as relatively few people in both countries have confidence in the two leaders.
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What do people in middle-income countries think about cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid?
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
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U.S. foreign aid is plunging in second Trump administration
U.S. foreign aid fell to its lowest inflation-adjusted level in over two decades in fiscal 2025, dropping to $47.3 billion — more than $24 billion less than the prior year.
