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Pew works across the globe to conduct public opinion surveys on a broad array of subjects ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their views about the current state of the world and important issues of the day. This work includes numerous major reports on topics such as attitudes toward American foreign policy, globalization, terrorism, and democracy.
Recent Work
A third of adults under age 35 say it is extremely or very important that the U.S. play an active role in world affairs.
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Overall, 29 of the 49 people who have served as vice president since the country’s founding have gone on to formally seek a party’s presidential nomination.
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A 59% majority of Americans say the U.S. has lost more than it has gained when it comes to increased trade with other countries.
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Americans' views differ by age on whether measures like addressing climate change and preventing terrorist attacks should be top foreign policy priorities.
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In East and Southeast Asia, half or more of adults say that people who disagree with their government’s actions should be able to publicly criticize the government.
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A median of 40% of adults across 34 other countries surveyed in 2024 say U.S. democracy used to be a good example for other countries to follow.
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A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
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Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
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