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International understanding is increasingly important as the global marketplace grows, economies and financial systems become interconnected, and the rapid movement of ideas and trends through social media brings the world closer together.

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.

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November 11, 2024 Before U.S. election, most Americans and Germans had a positive view of relations between their countries

While 84% of Americans and 74% of Germans perceived U.S.-German relations as good, their views differed on some international issues.

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October 22, 2024 Dissatisfaction with democracy is widespread in Japan ahead of snap election

Ahead of Japan's election on Oct. 27, here are four key facts about people's views of democracy and political parties in the country.

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September 23, 2024 How people in the Americas see Brazil ahead of the G20 summit

A median of 52% of adults across the six surveyed countries have a favorable opinion of Brazil, while 28% have an unfavorable opinion.

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September 20, 2024 7 facts about Germany’s AfD party

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the first far-right political party to win a state election in Germany since World War II.

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September 5, 2024 Most people in 35 countries see the UN favorably, but views have dipped in some places

A median of 58% across 35 countries have a favorable view of the organization, while 31% have a negative view.

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August 28, 2024 Many around the globe say it’s important their leader stands up for people’s religious beliefs

Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.

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August 26, 2024 Many Israelis say social media content about the Israel-Hamas war should be censored

Most Israeli adults do not post or share about political and social issues online – including the war between Israel and Hamas.

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August 22, 2024 How people in South Asia view other South Asian countries

Across the three South Asian countries surveyed, views of other countries in the region often vary by religion.

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