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Global Public Opinion Shows Support for COVID-19 Prevention Policies

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

The Chicago Council Survey team examines global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic in United States, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia.

A box of surgical masks
Mika Baumeister
Global Health

Publics Favor Governments, Institutions, and Individuals Promoting Policies to Prevent COVID

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

A lab technician holding a COVID-19 swab test
Mufid Majnun
Global Health

Putin Keeps Experts Guessing about His Post-2024 Plans

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As the end of Putin's presidential term limits draw closer, many international observers wonder what Russia's leadership will look like after 2024.

Vladimir Putin
Herman Van Rompuy
Global Politics

Americans Understand the Importance of Social Distancing

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

In deciding when and how quickly to relax restrictions, leaders should not underestimate the American public’s forbearance for remaining indoors.

New York City's empty Times Square during the stay-at-home order, 2020.
Reuters
Global Health

As COVID Cases Rise So Does Public Concern about the Economic Impact

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

An update on global public opinion on the COVID-19 pandemic reviews survey results from countries in North America, Europe, and Asia.

People queue to pick up fresh food at a Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues
Reuters
Public Opinion

Are Millennials China Doves or China Hawks?

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Data from the 2019 Chicago Council Survey and the Council's January 2020 omnibus poll show that there are distinct and notable differences among generations when it comes to China.

A Chinese soldier standing guard.
Brian Matangelo
Public Opinion

Global Public Opinion as US COVID-19 Deaths Top September 11 Attacks

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Council experts analyze global public opinion on COVID-19 after deaths in the United States surpassed the deaths from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

A social distancing sign during the COVID-19 pandemic
dmbosstone
Global Health

Global Publics Respond to Increase in COVID-19 Restrictions

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Governments around the world impose increasing restrictions upon their citizens’ daily lives as the number of active infections surges worldwide. How are global publics reacting?

A man in PPE stands in an empty airport
Govind Krishnan
Public Opinion

Despite Unfavorable Views of the War in Afghanistan, Americans Split on Complete Withdrawal

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Running Numbers by Eliza Posner

Although the American public doesn't believe the war with Afghanistan was worth the cost, they also think the US should maintain bases in the country.

A US helicopter in Afghanistan
Captain Brian Harris
Defense and Security

Global Public Opinion on Continued COVID-19 Response

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Council experts analyze global public opinion after the WHO officially declared the spread of COVID-19 a global pandemic.

A social distance marker on the ground in London
Chloe Evans
Global Health