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2 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Janell Fetterolf |Laura Clancy |Jordan Lippert
Americans generally see their country as respected and powerful on the world stage, but they think the United States’ global influence is waning. While 91% say it is important for the U.S. to be respected around the world, a much smaller share (56%) say it is respected. 52% of Americans say their country’s influence in the world is getting weaker, roughly the same share as in 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Janakee Chavda |Janell Fetterolf |Laura Clancy |Jordan Lippert
When asked which country poses the greatest threat to the U.S., China remains at the top of Americans’ list. Since we last asked this question in 2023, however, the share who name China as the biggest threat has declined, while the share who name Russia has grown. Roughly four-in-ten Americans (37%) say they are unsure which country is the United States’ greatest ally. As in the past, the United Kingdom is mentioned more than any other nation.
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2 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Janell Fetterolf |Laura Clancy |Jordan Lippert
How we did thisPew Research Center conducted this study to measure Americans’ opinions on how the U.S. should engage with and provide aid to other countries. The report also examines how Americans see the United States’ global standing and how they view other countries. This analysis builds on the Center’s previous study of Americans’ opinions on the most pressing foreign policy issues of the day, including major world conflicts and trade and tariffs.
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2 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Janell Fetterolf |Laura Clancy |Jordan Lippert
As the U.S. pursues new directions in foreign policy under Trump in his second term, Americans have mixed opinions about how the U.S. should engage with other countries. 47% of U.S. adults say it is best for the future of the country to be active in world affairs. 64% think the U.S. should be willing to compromise with other countries on major international issues. Most Americans say the U.S. should give foreign aid, but support varies widely based on its purpose.
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2 weeks ago | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Janell Fetterolf |Laura Clancy |Jordan Lippert
This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Moira Fagan |Christine Huang |Laura Clancy
Most say rich people’s political influence is a big contributing factorThis Pew Research Center analysis focuses on public opinion of inequality and its contributing factors in 36 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East-North Africa region, North America and sub-Saharan Africa. The report also explores views of children’s financial futures and the economic system reform in each country.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Moira Fagan |Christine Huang |Laura Clancy
In our 36-country survey, we asked respondents how large a problem various types of inequality are in their nation, including the gap between the rich and the poor, unequal rights for men and women, discrimination based on a person’s race or ethnicity, and discrimination based on a person’s religion. Here are some key takeaways:A median of 54% across the countries surveyed say the gap between the rich and the poor is a very big problem.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Moira Fagan |Christine Huang |Laura Clancy
In most of the countries we surveyed, there is widespread support for changing the economic system. In fact, in all but three nations, majorities say the economic system in their country needs major changes or complete reform. Across all 36 countries, a median of 20% of adults say their economic system needs to be completely reformed, while a median of 52% call for major changes. Much smaller median shares say their economic system needs minor changes (16%) or no changes at all (3%).
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Moira Fagan |Christine Huang |Laura Clancy
For this analysis, we grouped people into two political categories: those who support the governing political party (or parties) in their country, and those who do not. These categories were coded based on the party or parties in power at the time the survey was fielded and on respondents’ answers to a question asking which political party, if any, they identify with in their country.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
pewresearch.org | Richard Wike |Moira Fagan |Christine Huang |Laura Clancy
Results for the survey are based on telephone, face-to-face and online interviews conducted under the direction of Gallup, Langer Research Associates, Social Research Centre and Verian. The results are based on national samples, unless otherwise noted. Here are more details about our international survey methodology and country-specific sample designs. The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults.
