Global Image of Countries

Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.

In March 2021 – the most recent month for which data is available – around 3 million American citizens traveled outside of the country.

Canadian views of their own country’s and their southern neighbor’s handling of the pandemic have shifted considerably in the past year.

Positive views of the U.S. have rebounded across 17 advanced economies since last year, while most continue to see China unfavorably.

Unfavorable views of China also hover near historic highs in most of the 17 advanced economies surveyed.

We asked Americans: “What’s the first thing you think about when you think about China?” Here's how they answered.

A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.

Differences within each party on views of foreign policy emerge based on where Americans turn for political news.

Only 5% and 13% of scholars and the American public, respectively, say respect for the U.S. abroad is not too or not at all important.

Jewish Americans – much like the U.S. public overall – hold widely differing views on Israel and its political leadership.