Commentary

Egypt, Democracy and Islam

Majorities of Egyptian Muslims believe that democracy is preferable to any other kind of government, and by wide margins, Muslims in Egypt say that Islam plays a positive role in their country’s politics.

Obama’s Middle East Problem

While global publics largely take a positive view of President Obama, he receives his lowest marks on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – and his ratings are especially poor in the Arab nations of the Middle East.

Czechs’ Commitment to Free Markets and Democracy Stays Strong Amidst Troubled Economic and Political Waters

With an election approaching, Czechs are unhappy with conditions in their country and frustrated with the way democracy is working, but are committed to free market economics and democratic values.

Hungary Dissatisfied with Democracy, but Not Its Ideals

With parliamentary elections approaching, Hungarians are dissatisfied with their economy and with the current state of democracy in their country. However, they still value democratic rights and institutions.

Ukraine Says ‘No’ to NATO

New Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s move to ban Ukraine from becoming a member of NATO is not without a base of public support.

Indonesia: The Obama Effect

President Barack Obama’s popularity has transformed America’s image in Indonesia. However, the world’s largest predominantly Muslim country is an outlier in the Muslim world, where opinions of the U.S. remain mostly negative.

Reviving America’s Global Image

In a briefing for a congressional subcommittee, Andrew Kohut describes the rise of anti-Americanism over the last decade, its sharp decline after Obama’s election and the reasons why this improving trend may be fragile.

The Post-Communist Generation in the Former Eastern Bloc

Members of the post-communist generation offer much more positive evaluations of the political and economic changes their countries have undergone over the past two decades than do those who were adults when communism collapsed.

Ukraine’s National Election – a Problem of Democracy?

Economy, Poor Leadership, Corruption Key

Widespread Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Italy

More than 1,000 immigrants have been evacuated from southern Italy after a recent wave of violence against African farm workers. Surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project find that anti-immigrant sentiment is widespread

Little Support for Terrorism Among Muslim Americans

Recent events have raised questions about the threat of homegrown terrorism in the U.S., but survey results show that Muslim Americans overwhelmingly reject extremism.

Negative Views of U.S. Unchanged in Turkey

But Some Signs of Improvement

Global Warming Seen as a Major Problem Around the World Less Concern in the U.S., China and Russia

Less Concern in the U.S., China and Russia

Europeans and Americans Share Concerns About Iran’s Nuclear Program

Russians Less Worried

Obama Popular in Japan, China and South Korea

But Only Modest Improvements in U.S. Image

Americans and Western Europeans Agree on Afghanistan-Pakistan Extremist Threat

Consensus Despite Divisions on Afghan War

Obama’s Nobel Prize

The Peace Prize award is another sign of the president’s international appeal; his election lifted America’s image around the globe

Obama Addresses More Popular U.N.

Ratings Improved the Most in the U.S.

U.S. Image Improved in Canada

But Many Differ With Obama on Afghanistan

Declining Support for bin Laden and Suicide Bombing

Many fewer among Muslim publics express confidence in bin Laden or support violence against civilians in defense of Islam

Few in NATO Support Call For Additional Forces in Afghanistan

Troop increases may face considerable opposition in many NATO countries, which were opposed to Obama?s original call for more forces

Obamamania Missing in Muslim World

Only Modest Changes in U.S. Image in Predominantly Muslim Countries

Positive Aspects of U.S. Image

Certain Elements of America’s Image are Broadly Popular

Obama Unlikely to Find a Quick Fix for U.S. Global Image

President Will Face Challenges on Economic Crisis, Other Issues

Optimism and Obstacles for Obama in Europe

Few in Pakistan Support Extremists

But Few Favor Military Confrontation

Eastern Europe

A Crisis of Confidence in Capitalism?

The Global Middle Class

Views on Democracy, Religion, Values, and Life Satisfaction in Emerging Nations

Views of Venezuela’s Chavez Have Hardened in the Region — and at Home

Venezuelan President’s Popularity Has Declined in Latin America

Ideological Gaps Over Israel on Both Sides of Atlantic