… For the first 70 years after World War II, the president of the United States, no matter his party, had a second, unofficial title: “leader of the free world.” He also had the role of indispensable ally to other democracies around the world. According to Pew Research Center surveys, […] Read more »
Majority of Americans trust Joe Biden to negotiate on US behalf with foreign counterparts
In the midst of his first foreign trip since taking office, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds a majority of the American public has a great deal or good amount of trust in President Joe Biden to negotiate on the country’s behalf with other world leaders. That level of trust […] Read more »
As Biden tries to rally allies, he faces questions abroad about the state of U.S. democracy
If anyone doubted that much of the world felt a great sense of relief when Joe Biden became president, a new survey of attitudes in countries around the world confirms as much. But the survey also underscores the degree to which people in other countries have concerns about the health […] Read more »
Lurching Towards Normalization: America is still in limbo as the reopening progresses
… Around 66% of adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to our Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index. COVID is on the downswing. However, let’s not forget that vaccinations are reaching a saturation point. Most adults who want a vaccine have received one by now. We are still […] Read more »
Split Decision: An analysis of the 2020 presidential election
… The central strategic interaction for this election was between a better political and ideological environment in 2020 than 2016 for Republicans versus Biden’s strategy of focusing on personal qualities, given that his favorables were over 50% and Trump’s unfavorables were over 50%. This produced a slim 51% majority vote […] Read more »
America’s Image Abroad Rebounds With Transition From Trump to Biden
The election of Joe Biden as president has led to a dramatic shift in America’s international image. Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency, publics around the world held the United States in low regard, with most opposed to his foreign policies. This was especially true among key American allies and partners. Now, […] Read more »