Zelenskyy inspires widespread confidence from U.S. public as views of Putin hit new low
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
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72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
Despite the many depressing stories dominating the international news cycle, there is also a note of positivity among survey respondents in views of the UN, the benefits of international cooperation for solving problems and the importance of common values for bringing nations together.
Americans’ views on foreign policy priorities differ based on a number of factors, including their attitudes toward international engagement.
57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups.
International relations experts’ assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
To mark World Press Freedom Day, here are five charts that show how people globally see the freedom of the press.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
Majorities say the democratic principles tested on our survey are at least somewhat important. But often, underwhelming percentages describe democratic rights and institutions as very important.
People are widely dissatisfied with democracy in their country and believe that elected officials don’t care what people like them think.
Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.
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