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International relations experts’ assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world are still concerned by the threat of global climate change.
A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.
About eight-in-ten Latino registered voters and U.S. voters overall rate the economy as very important to their vote.
The spread of infectious diseases is the top concern in the U.S., UK, Japan and South Korea as global economic concerns grow.
Some 63% of Americans say climate change is currently affecting their local community either a great deal or some.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
Most Latino registered voters (71%) say they want government to be more involved in solving the nation’s problems.
Nearly as many Americans say protecting the environment should be a top policy priority (64%) as say this about strengthening the economy (67%)
