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    Despite Pandemic, Many Europeans Still See Climate Change as Greatest Threat to Their Countries
    The spread of infectious diseases is the top concern in the U.S., UK, Japan and South Korea as global economic concerns grow.
    Americans Fault China for Its Role in the Spread of COVID-19
    Unfavorable views of China reach new historic high, and a majority supports taking a tougher stand on human rights.
    On 75th anniversary of V-E Day, about 300,000 American WWII veterans are alive
    World War II service members’ numbers have dwindled from around 939,000 veterans in 2015 to about 300,000 in 2020.
    U.S. Views of China Increasingly Negative Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
    Republicans are more negative than Democrats toward China, though unfavorable ratings have climbed among both parties.
    Americans See Spread of Disease as Top International Threat, Along With Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Cyberattacks
    Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
    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.
    Majorities of U.S. veterans, public say the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were not worth fighting
    About two-thirds of U.S. veterans say the war in Iraq was not worth fighting, while 58% say the same of the war in Afghanistan.
    U.S. Jews are more likely than Christians to say Trump favors the Israelis too much
    While U.S. Jews have a strong attachment to Israel, they are divided in their assessment of Trump’s handling of the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
    Climate Change Still Seen as the Top Global Threat, but Cyberattacks a Rising Concern
    People around the world agree that climate change poses a severe risk to their countries, according to a 26-nation survey conducted in spring 2018. Terrorism, specifically from ISIS, and cyberattacks are also seen by many as major security threats.
    Americans divided over decision to withdraw from Syria
    Overall, 43% of Americans say withdrawing American troops from Syria would be the right decision, while 45% say it would not.

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