Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was broadly unpopular internationally, and his poor ratings have had a negative impact on America’s overall image, especially among key allies and partners of the United States. By contrast, early reviews for his successor, President-elect Joe Biden, are much more positive, according to a new […] Read more »
America’s image has tumbled during Trump’s presidency. Can Biden turn it around?
President-elect Joe Biden has a daunting to-do list as he prepares to take the oath of office next month, much of it focused domestically. But there was a reminder this past week that among the problems dumped in his lap by President Trump is a world that questions whether the […] Read more »
‘Culture wars’ are fought by tiny minority – UK study
The desire to fight a “culture war” is the preserve of a small group on the political extremes that does not represent most British voters, according to a major new project on political polarisation in the UK. A disproportionate amount of political comment on social media is generated by small, […] Read more »
COVID-19 has eroded confidence in the U.S. health care system
Americans pay far more for health care than any other developed nation, while suffering worse outcomes — it’s not a new reality, but the toll and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has made that paradox more urgent. And in the final months of the 2020 presidential race, it seems to […] 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 »
Britons prefer Biden to Trump in US race
Three-quarters (76%) of the British public feel unfavourable towards US President Donald Trump while 12% are favourable, according to the latest Ipsos MORI Political Monitor. … A third (35%) are favourable to Mr Biden and just 15% unfavourable – 33% are neutral while 18% are yet to make up their […] Read more »