World Publics Reject US Role as the World Leader April 17, 2007 Majorities Still Want US to Do Its Share in Multilateral Efforts, Not Withdraw from International Affairs Mixed Views on US Overseas Bases Full Report (PDF) Questionnaire (PDF) Methodology/Research Partners (PDF) A multinational poll finds that publics around theContinue Reading

Publics Around the World Say UN Has Responsibility to Protect Against Genocide April 4, 2007 Large Numbers Open to UN Intervention in Darfur French and Americans Ready to Contribute Troops to Darfur Peacekeeping Operation Full Report (PDF) Questionnaire (PDF) Methodology/Research Partners (PDF) Transcript of 4/5/07 event at the Brookings InstitutionContinue Reading

World Publics Think China Will Catch Up With the US—and That’s Okay May 25, 2007 Full Report (PDF) Questionnaire (PDF) Methodology/Research Partners (PDF) Majorities around the world believe that China will catch up with the United States economically. It’s a prospect that leaves most of those polled—even Americans—unperturbed. A multinationalContinue Reading

International Publics Strongly Favor Labor and Environmental Standards in Trade Agreements March 21, 2007 Overwhelming Majorities in Many Developing Countries and the United States Support Protections Questionnaire (PDF) Methodology/Research Partners (PDF) Strong majorities in developing nations around the world support requiring countries that sign trade agreements to meet minimum laborContinue Reading

World Publics See European Union as a “Positive Influence” March 21, 2007 Most would like to See Europe Grow More Influential than the U.S. The European Union celebrates its 50th birthday March 25 with its members embroiled in controversies over enlargement, a proposed constitution and how to create jobs whileContinue Reading