U.S. Image Plummets Internationally as Most Say Country Has Handled Coronavirus Badly

Since Donald Trump took office as president, the image of the United States has suffered across many regions of the globe. As a new 13-nation Pew Research Center survey illustrates, America’s reputation has declined further over the past year among many key allies and partners. In several countries, the share […] Read more »

Coronavirus: BBC poll shows stark divide between rich and poor countries

The coronavirus pandemic has hit poorer countries harder than the rest of the world, sowing inequality globally, a BBC poll has shown. The survey of nearly 30,000 people shows how different countries have been affected by the pandemic, six months after it was confirmed on 11 March. The financial toll […] Read more »

Most Approve of National Response to COVID-19 in 14 Advanced Economies

Countries’ approaches to combat the spread of the coronavirus have varied throughout Europe, North America, Australia, Japan and South Korea, but most publics in these regions believe their own country has done a good job of dealing with the outbreak, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 14 […] Read more »

Mental Health and Economic Consequences from COVID-19: Comparing the U.S. with Other High-Income Countries

With more than 4 million confirmed cases and 150,000 deaths as of August, the United States is failing to control the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when many nations are reopening their economies and societies, the U.S. is struggling in its attempts to do the same. To examine the early […] Read more »

U.S. Ratings Remain Mired at Record Lows in Europe, Asia

In the third year of Donald Trump’s presidency, a new Gallup report shows that despite marginal gains, the image of U.S. leadership started the new decade in a weaker position globally than at most points under the past two presidents. … The image of U.S. leadership fared worst in Europe, […] Read more »