Across the Globe, People Increasingly Say Social Media Is Harming Democracy
Most think social media leads to manipulation and division, but they also say it informs people and gives them a voice in politics.
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9/11 memories remain vivid in the U.S. 25 years later
While 9/11 remains vivid in most Americans’ memories, 10% of adults today were born after the attacks and learned about the day’s events from others.
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How South Koreans view their relationship with the U.S.
For the first time in over 20 years, a majority of South Koreans have an unfavorable opinion of the U.S.
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Canadians and Mexicans now view China more positively than the U.S.
Canadians and Mexicans also now view Chinese President Xi Jinping more positively than Trump, even as relatively few people in both countries have confidence in the two leaders.
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What do people in middle-income countries think about cuts to U.S. humanitarian aid?
In 16 middle-income countries surveyed, many people are unsure how U.S. humanitarian aid cuts will affect them, though those with opinions lean negative.
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U.S. foreign aid is plunging in second Trump administration
U.S. foreign aid fell to its lowest inflation-adjusted level in over two decades in fiscal 2025, dropping to $47.3 billion — more than $24 billion less than the prior year.
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How global energy production is changing, in 6 charts
Fossil fuels still dominate global electricity, but wind and solar are surging. In 2025, renewables outpaced coal worldwide for the first time, supplying 34% of electricity.
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Americans’ views of Israelis have grown increasingly negative, but views of Palestinians have held fairly steady
Americans’ views of the Israeli people and government have grown more negative across party lines and age groups, while opinions of Palestinians have held largely steady.
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NATO Gets High Marks From Member States
NATO is seen positively in most of 13 member states surveyed. Across 37 countries, views of Russia are negative and most people lack confidence in Putin and Zelenskyy.
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Israelis, Palestinians, Americans See War in Iran Differently
Three-quarters of Israelis say the U.S. made the right decision in attacking Iran, while eight-in-ten Palestinians say the opposite. Americans are more divided.
