Research Analyst
Jordan Lippert is a research analyst focusing on global attitudes research at Pew Research Center.
Overwhelmingly, people believe the U.S. interferes in the affairs of other countries (82%), but most also believe the U.S. contributes to peace and stability around the world (61%). U.S. President Joe Biden receives mostly positive reviews from publics around the world with 54% expressing confidence in Biden, while 39% say they lack confidence in him.
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
Majorities of U.S. adults have favorable views of Ukraine (64%) and NATO (62%). About seven-in-ten Republicans (71%) say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems overseas and focus on concerns at home — up from 65% in 2021.
Though younger people tend to be more internationally oriented than older adults, they differ from one another over how they want their country to engage with the world.
Belgium, Finland and Italy are among the European countries with the shortest median lengths of government.
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