Twenty Years Later
Confidence in Democracy and Capitalism Wanes in Former Soviet Union
Twenty years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russians, Ukrainians, and Lithuanians are disillusioned with their political and economic systems. Confidence in both democracy and capitalism has waned substantially since 1991, and there is a widespread perception that political and business elites have enjoyed the spoils of the last two decades, while average citizens have been left behind.
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U.S. Favorability Ratings Remain Positive
China Seen Overtaking U.S. as Global Superpower
The United States continues to receive positive ratings in much of the world, but it faces the new challenge of doubts about its superpower status. Publics around the world increasingly believe that China either will replace or already has replaced the U.S. as the world’s leading superpower.
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U.S. Image in Pakistan Falls No Further Following bin Laden Killing
06.21.11 America’s image among Pakistanis remains poor, and most disapprove of the U.S. raid that killed bin Laden. Extremist groups also remain unpopular, although support for using the Pakistani military against extremists has waned. Most name India as the top threat to Pakistan. Overall, the public mood in Pakistan is grim – 92% are dissatisfied with the country’s direction.
On Eve of Elections, a More Upbeat Mood in Turkey
06.07.11 As Turks prepare for national elections on June 12, they are increasingly upbeat about the direction of their country. And at a time when publics around the world generally remain gloomy about their economies, Turks are becoming more positive.
Japanese Resilient, but See Economic Challenges Ahead
06.01.11 In the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese public is resilient. Indeed, a majority believe that as a result of the disaster, Japan will become a stronger nation. And while personal pessimism about the future has crept up slightly, on balance the public’s overall sense of personal well being appears little changed by the calamitous events of 2011.
Arab Spring Fails to Improve U.S. Image
05.17.11 Support for democracy is high throughout much of the Middle East, but the Arab Spring has not led to an improvement in America’s image in the region. Instead, in key Arab nations and in other predominantly Muslim countries, views of the U.S. remain negative. On balance, extremist groups also viewed negatively, although they receive significant levels of support in some countries.
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From Hyperpower to Declining Power
09.07.11 Since the Sept. 11 attacks, views about American power have changed, as economic issues have trumped security concerns. Today, many see the U.S. as a great power in decline.
The World Says China Will Overtake America
07.14.11 In the past decade, anti-Americanism grew around the world. In sharp contrast, today America is seen as on its way to losing its status as the dominant global superpower.
Upbeat Chinese Public May Not Be Primed for a Jasmine Revolution
03.31.11 Judging the Chinese appetite for democracy is not easy, but polling suggests China may not be ripe for the kind of uprisings seen throughout the Middle East.
Will Enthusiasm for Democracy Endure in Egypt and Elsewhere?
03.08.11 Pro-democracy movements in Tunisia and Egypt recall the wave of democratization that took place two decades ago in Eastern Europe. The experience of Eastern Europe is a useful reminder that public enthusiasm for democracy is not guaranteed as political change extends over years and decades.
About the Project
The Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project conducts public opinion surveys around the world 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. More than 270,000 interviews in 57 countries have been conducted as part of the project’s work.
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Media Mentions
Selected news stories about the Pew Global Attitudes Project and articles citing our data.
This is what foreign policy success looks like
02.07.12 The Economist
Mexico conservatives back woman presidential candidate
02.05.12 Reuters
The Inevitable Islamist Domination in the New Arab Democracies
02.01.12 Huffington Post
The Challenge at Davos: A Crisis of Global Politics, Not Just the Economy
01.24.12 TIME
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