Across more than 20 countries surveyed, a median of 91% say being able to speak their countryโs most common language is important for being considered a true national. And 81% say sharing their countryโs customs and traditions is important for true belonging.
The share of Americans who say the U.S. is giving too much support to Ukraine has grown steadily over the course of the war, especially among Republicans.
How close do people feel to others around the world? How much do they want their countries involved in international affairs? How do peopleโs experiences with travel and feelings of international connectedness relate to their views about the world? A recent 24-nation survey explores these questions.
85% of Americans and 77% of Germans see the relationship between their countries as good. A majority of Americans see Germany as a partner on key issues, including dealing with China and the war in Ukraine. But Germans are less confident about partnering with the United States on China policy.
We examine how the U.S. and China stack up to one another on more than 10 measures of international public opinion, spanning from confidence in their leaders to views of their universities and technological achievements.
People in Hungary and Poland have different views on the future of the economic sanctions that the European Union and the U.S. have imposed on Russia. Roughly half of Hungarians believe these sanctions should be decreased, while just 3% of Poles say the same. Most Polish adults (67%) prefer instead to increase sanctions against Russia.