More adults approve than disapprove of U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics; few have heard much about it
About nine-in-ten U.S. adults (91%) say they have heard little (46%) or nothing at all (45%) about the diplomatic boycott of the Olympics.
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Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy
We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
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Global Public Opinion in an Era of Democratic Anxiety
As democratic nations have wrestled with economic, social and geopolitical upheaval in recent years, the future of liberal democracy has come into question. Our international surveys reveal key insights into how citizens think about democratic governance.
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What Makes Life Meaningful? Views From 17 Advanced Economies
Family is preeminent for most publics but work, material well-being and health also play a key role.
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Most people in advanced economies think their own government respects personal freedoms
Most people view their own government’s record on personal freedoms more favorably than they do when it comes to the U.S. and especially China.
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More people globally see racial, ethnic discrimination as a serious problem in the U.S. than in their own society
Concerns about racial and ethnic discrimination are widespread in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed this spring.
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Fast facts about international views of climate change as Biden attends UN COP26 conference
Recent surveys have documented how people around the world view the issue of climate change and international responses.
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Citizens in Advanced Economies Want Significant Changes to Their Political Systems
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
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Diversity and Division in Advanced Economies
Wide majorities in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed say having people of many different backgrounds improves their society, but most also see conflicts between partisan, racial and ethnic groups.
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Germany and Merkel Receive High Marks Internationally in Chancellor’s Last Year in Office
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
