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Vaccinations Bring Hope; Brazil Death Toll Mounts; One Month to Tokyo

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In some countries the year of the pandemic is coming to a close, with successful vaccination campaigns providing an exit from pandemic restrictions. But that’s not the case everywhere.

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Global Health

As Vaccination Campaigns Continue Around the World, Restrictions Lift and Optimism Spreads

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Some countries, now awash in vaccines, are looking abroad to help other countries combat the pandemic. For those with slower rollouts, the fight against the pandemic continues.

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Global Health

With Normalcy Returning in Some Places, Global Public Opinion Shows a Degree of Anxiety

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While coronavirus restrictions are being incrementally removed in certain countries, some people are feeling concern at returning to the activities that had characterized their pre-pandemic lives.

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As Virus Rages Unevenly, Global Public Opinion Shows Divergent Attitudes

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Although cases have declined significantly in Europe, the United States, and much of East Asia, the pandemic remains a major threat in South America, India, and several other nations around the world.

An NHS ad in a UK subway appeals commuters to get vaccinated.
John Cameron
Global Health

Amid Surges and Vaccine Issues, Global Public Opinion Shows Crisis is not Over

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Following high profile pauses to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, as well as surging cases in different parts of the world, it is clear that the gains in some countries do not signal an end to the pandemic.

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Abdul Goni
Public Opinion

Despite Rejoining the Paris Agreement, Polling Shows US Experts Divide on Climate Issues

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Running Numbers by Dominique Smith

Although the Biden administration has taken steps to address climate change, US policymakers and elites are split on the issue's threat level.

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Patrick Hendry
Public Opinion

As the World Celebrates Earth Day, Americans are Divided on the Threat of Climate Change

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Running Numbers by Luke Witzig

Council surveys find an American public split on the threat of climate change but open to cooperative efforts to limit its effects.

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Li-An Lim
Public Opinion

As Rollouts Vary and Issues Arise, Global Public Opinion Shows Vaccine Anxiety

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With high-profile suspensions of the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine, fear of potential side effects and uneven efficacy of vaccine rollouts are causing concern for some.

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Joshua Hoehne
Public Opinion

As Iran and the United States Negotiate, Both Publics Support Original JCPOA

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Running Numbers by Luke Witzig

As the United States and Iran work on a path back to the Iran nuclear deal, what do Americans and Iranians think about the agreement?

Iran deal talks in Vienna, 2021
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Despite Early Outbreak and Heavy Toll, Iranians are Proud of Iran's COVID-19 Response

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Running Numbers by Craig Kafura

Council and IranPoll surveys find that Iranians and Americans think the United States handled COVID-19 poorly, while Iranians are proud of their country’s response.

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Javad Esmaeili
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