Publics of former Iron Curtain countries generally look back approvingly at the collapse of communism. Majorities in most former Soviet republics and Eastern European countries endorse the emergence of democracy and capitalism. However, the initial enthusiasm about these changes has dimmed in most of the countries surveyed.
Majorities in all 25 of the countries included in the 2009 Pew Global Attitudes Survey agree that their government should take steps to protect their nation's economy even if other allies object.
Bloggers were caught up last week in two major stories: the confrontation with Somali pirates and the April 15 Tea Party protests.
We love the free market, but fear corporations and global competition, and depend on Uncle Sam to keep us safe.
A Crisis of Confidence in Capitalism?
Views on Democracy, Religion, Values, and Life Satisfaction in Emerging Nations
The publics of the world broadly embrace key tenets of economic globalization but fear the disruptions and downsides of participating in the global economy. In rich countries as well as poor ones, most people endorse free trade, multinational corporations and free markets. However, the latest Pew Global Attitudes survey of more than 45,000 people finds they are concerned about inequality, threats to their culture, threats to the environment and the threats posed by immigration. And there are signs that enthusiasm for economic globalization is waning in the West.
Public doubts about the accuracy of the vote count may have some significant consequences on election day. The problem is much on the minds of some political operatives who worry that it may discourage voting among some constituencies.
Our Values and Attitudes May Be Misunderstood, But They Have Consequences on the World Scene
Hay-Adams Hotel Washington, D.C. The relationship between Islam and the West will be a defining feature of the 21st century, particularly in the Middle East. How should U.S. policymakers engage with the Muslim world? Will the spread of democracy throughout the Muslim world blunt the militant forces generating terrorism? How will European governments and populations […]
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