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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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September 8, 2023 6 facts about how Mexicans view the U.S. and their own country

About six-in-ten Mexicans (59%) say that people who move to the U.S. have a better life there. 34% of Mexicans say that life is neither better nor worse in the U.S.

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August 31, 2023 People across 24 countries continue to view UN favorably

A median of 63% across 24 countries surveyed see the UN in a positive light, another 28% see it negatively.

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August 29, 2023 Majority of Americans say U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world

The share of Americans who say the United States stands above all other nations in the world has declined modestly over the past four years.

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August 29, 2023 Views of India Lean Positive Across 23 Countries

Across 12 countries, a median of 40% of adults say they have no confidence in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while a median of 37% say they have at least some confidence. About eight-in-ten Indians (79%) have a favorable view of Modi, including a 55% majority with a very favorable view.

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August 21, 2023 How Americans view Israel, Netanyahu and U.S.-Israel relations in 5 charts

Americans have generally positive views of Israel and its people. But their views of Israel’s government and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are more mixed.

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August 11, 2023 Taiwan seen more favorably than not across 24 countries

A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.

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August 9, 2023 What the data says about Americans’ views of climate change

Two-thirds of Americans say the United States should prioritize developing renewable energy sources over expanding the production of fossil fuels.

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August 1, 2023 Israelis have polarized views of Netanyahu, reflecting conflicts many see in Israeli society

Israelis viewed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slightly more unfavorably (52%) than favorably (47%) in a spring survey, but opinions varied widely.

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