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The Divide Over Islam and National Laws in the Muslim World

Varied views on whether Quran should influence laws in countries

Smartphone Ownership and Internet Usage Continues to Climb in Emerging Economies

But advanced economies still have higher rates of technology use

Wide Ideological Divides on Most Major Issues as Venezuela’s Elections Near

Venezuelans not keen to embrace Maduro or Chávez’s legacy

Global Support for Principle of Free Expression, but Opposition to Some Forms of Speech

Americans Especially Likely to Embrace Individual Liberties

Global Concern about Climate Change, Broad Support for Limiting Emissions

U.S., China Less Worried; Partisan Divides in Key Countries

Deep Divisions in Turkey as Election Nears

But Turks Share Negative Views of Foreign Powers

Canadians Satisfied with U.S. Relationship

Most Have Positive View of U.S. but Disagree with Americans over Keystone Pipeline

Corruption, Pollution, Inequality Are Top Concerns in China

Many Worry about Threats to Traditions and Culture

The Modi Bounce

Indians Give Their Prime Minister and Economy High Marks, Worry about Crime, Jobs, Prices, Corruption

Health Care, Education Are Top Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa

Most Are Optimistic about Economic Future

Americans’ Concerns about China: Economics, Cyberattacks, Human Rights Top the List

Republicans Especially Likely to See Threats from China

How Asia-Pacific Publics See Each Other and Their National Leaders

Japan Viewed Most Favorably, No Leader Enjoys Majority Support

Declining Ratings for Mexico’s Peña Nieto

Fewer Say Government Is Making Progress against Drug Cartels

Russia, Putin Held in Low Regard around the World

Russia’s Image Trails U.S. across All Regions

Global Publics: Economic Conditions Are Bad

But Positive Sentiment Rebounding in Europe, Japan, U.S.

Latin Americans Approve of U.S. Re-establishing Diplomatic Ties with Cuba

But Publics Have Mixed Views of Cuba and Little Confidence in Raul Castro

Extremism Concerns Growing in West and Predominantly Muslim Countries

Worries Especially Widespread in Western Europe and U.S.

Climate Change Seen as Top Global Threat

Americans, Europeans, Middle Easterners Focus on ISIS as Greatest Danger

Global Publics Back U.S. on Fighting ISIS, but Are Critical of Post-9/11 Torture

Asian Nations Mostly Support TPP, Defense Pivot – but Also Value Economic Ties with China

Iran’s Global Image Mostly Negative

Israel, Arab States Share Unfavorable View of Middle East Neighbor

NATO Publics Blame Russia for Ukrainian Crisis, but Reluctant to Provide Military Aid

In Russia, Anti-Western Views and Support for Putin Surge

Faith in European Project Reviving

But Most Say Rise of Eurosceptic Parties Is a Good Thing

Germany and the United States: Reliable Allies

But Disagreement on Russia, Global Leadership and Trade

Americans, Japanese: Mutual Respect 70 Years After the End of WWII

Neither Trusts China, Differ on Japan’s Security Role in Asia

Cell Phones in Africa: Communication Lifeline

Texting Most Common Activity, but Mobile Money Popular in Several Countries

Internet Seen as Positive Influence on Education but Negative on Morality in Emerging and Developing Nations

Internet Usage More Common Among the Young, Well-Educated and English Speakers

Discontent with Politics Common in Many Emerging and Developing Nations

Widespread Belief That Wealthy Have Too Much Influence

Many in Emerging and Developing Nations Disconnected from Politics

Participation Highest in Middle East

Pope Francis’ Image Positive in Much of World

Less Well-Known Outside of Latin America and Europe

Crime and Corruption Top Problems in Emerging and Developing Countries

Most National Institutions Respected, Especially Military

People in Emerging Markets Catch Up to Advanced Economies in Life Satisfaction

Asians Most Optimistic about Future, Middle Easterners the Least

Middle Easterners See Religious and Ethnic Hatred as Top Global Threat

Europeans and Americans Focus on Inequality as Greatest Danger

Tunisian Confidence in Democracy Wanes

Ratings for Islamist Ennahda Party Have Declined Since Revolution

Emerging and Developing Economies Much More Optimistic than Rich Countries about the Future

Education, Hard Work Considered Keys to Success, but Inequality Still a Challenge

Faith and Skepticism about Trade, Foreign Investment

Global Public Downbeat about Economy

Many Wary of the Future

A Less Gloomy Mood in Pakistan

Sharif Gets High Marks, while Khan’s Ratings Drop

Mexican President Peña Nieto’s Ratings Slip with Economic Reform

Fewer Mexicans Report Having Friends or Family in the U.S.

Turks Divided on Erdogan and the Country’s Direction

About Half Support Gezi Park Protests

Global Opposition to U.S. Surveillance and Drones, but Limited Harm to America’s Image

Many in Asia Worry about Conflict with China

Russia’s Global Image Negative amid Crisis in Ukraine

Americans’ and Europeans’ Views Sour Dramatically

Concerns about Islamic Extremism on the Rise in Middle East

Negative Opinions of al Qaeda, Hamas and Hezbollah Widespread

Mounting Pessimism about Two-State Israeli-Palestinian Solution

Iran’s Global Image Largely Negative

Favorable Ratings Fall Further in the Middle East

Syria’s Neighbors Want Assad to Step Down, But No Appetite for Aid to Rebels

Many Fear Extremists Could Take Control of Syria

On Eve of World Cup, Brazil Well-Regarded in Much of the World

Young People Especially Positive

Brazilian Discontent Ahead of World Cup

President Rousseff Gets Poor Marks on Key Issues

One Year after Morsi’s Ouster, Divides Persist on El-Sisi, Muslim Brotherhood

Frustration Mounts as Confidence in Democracy Wanes

A Fragile Rebound for EU Image on Eve of European Parliament Elections

EU Favorability Rises, but Majorities Say Their Voice Is Not Heard in Brussels

Despite Concerns about Governance, Ukrainians Want to Remain One Country

Many Leery of Russian Influence, as Putin Gets Boost at Home

Support in Principle for U.S.-EU Trade Pact

But Some Americans and Germans Wary of TTIP Details

Indians Reflect on Their Country & the World

Troubled by Economic Problems, Corruption, Pakistan and China

Indians Want Political Change

Modi Viewed More Favorably than Gandhi

Public Health a Major Priority in African Nations

Improving Hospitals, Dealing with HIV/AIDS are Top Issues

Global Views on Morality

Compare Values across 40 Countries

Emerging and Developing Nations Want Freedom on the Internet

Young Especially Opposed to Censorship

Worldwide, Many See Belief in God as Essential to Morality

Richer Nations Are Exception

Emerging Nations Embrace Internet, Mobile Technology

Cell Phones Nearly Ubiquitous in Many Countries

Attitudes about Aging: A Global Perspective

In a Rapidly Graying World, Japanese Are Worried, Americans Aren’t

Despite Challenges, Africans Are Optimistic about the Future

Economic Outlook More Positive in Africa than Europe or Middle East

Mexicans and Salvadorans Have Positive Picture of Life in U.S.

Widespread Concern about Drugs and Gangs at Home

Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors

Mixed Views of Saudi Influence, Record on Civic Freedoms

Environmental Concerns on the Rise in China

Many Also Worried about Inflation, Inequality, Corruption

UN Retains Strong Global Image

Robust Support in America, Especially among Democrats

Tunisians Disaffected with Leaders as Conditions Worsen

Doubts about Democracy; Most Support Political Role for Islam

Muslim Publics Share Concerns about Extremist Groups

Much Diminished Support for Suicide Bombing

Global Opinion of Russia Mixed

Negative Views Widespread in Mideast and Europe

As Mali Votes, Mixed Reception to French Intervention from Publics in Africa and Middle East

Most French Approve

America’s Global Image Remains More Positive than China’s

But Many See China Becoming World’s Leading Power

Japanese Public’s Mood Rebounding, Abe Highly Popular

China and South Korea Very Negative Toward Japan

Climate Change and Financial Instability Seen as Top Global Threats

Global Views of Iran Overwhelmingly Negative

Opposition Still Widespread to Tehran Obtaining Nuclear Arms

The Global Divide on Homosexuality

Greater Acceptance in More Secular and Affluent Countries

Economies of Emerging Markets Better Rated During Difficult Times

Egyptians Increasingly Glum

Not Optimistic about Economy or Certain They Are Better Off Post-Mubarak

The New Sick Man of Europe: the European Union

Despite Their Wide Differences, Many Israelis and Palestinians Want Bigger Role for Obama in Resolving Conflict

On Eve of Elections, a Dismal Public Mood in Pakistan

Widespread Middle East Fears that Syrian Violence Will Spread

No Love for Assad, Yet No Support for Arming the Rebels

U.S. Image Rebounds in Mexico

Fewer See Better Life North of the Border, but 35% Would Migrate

U.S. Public, Experts Differ on China Policies

Public Deeply Concerned about China's Economic Power

Social Networking Popular Across Globe

Arab Publics Most Likely to Express Political Views Online

Growing Concerns in China about Inequality, Corruption

Ratings for the U.S. Decline

Deepening Economic Doubts in India

Strong Support for Improving Relations with Pakistan

Pervasive Gloom About the World Economy

Faith in Hard Work, Capitalism Falter; But Emerging Markets Upbeat

Most Muslims Want Democracy, Personal Freedoms, and Islam in Political Life

Pakistani Public Opinion Ever More Critical of U.S.

74% Call America an Enemy

Widespread Condemnation for Assad in Neighboring Countries

But Lebanese Shia Backing Syrian Regime

Mexicans Back Military Campaign Against Cartels

Opinion of U.S. Improving
Despite Doubts About Success, Human Rights Costs

Global Opinion of Obama Slips, International Policies Faulted

Drone Strikes Widely Opposed

Japanese Wary of Nuclear Energy

Disaster “Weakened” Nation

European Unity on the Rocks

Greeks and Germans at Polar Opposites

Russians Back Protests, Political Freedoms

And Putin, Too

A Global “No” To a Nuclear-Armed Iran

Divisions on Sanctions and Use of Force

Egyptians Remain Optimistic, Embrace Democracy and Religion in Political Life

Muslim Brotherhood and Military Receive Positive Ratings

On Anniversary of bin Laden’s Death, Little Backing of al Qaeda

Before His Death in 2011, Support for bin Laden Himself Had Waned

Global Digital Communication: Texting, Social Networking Popular Worldwide

Usage Differs by Age and Education

Confidence in Democracy and Capitalism Wanes in Former Soviet Union

The American-Western European Values Gap

American Exceptionalism Subsides

Crime and Drug Cartels Top Concerns in Mexico

Fewer Than Half See Progress in Drug War

Americans Want More Pressure on Students, the Chinese Want Less

The Parenting Gap: U.S. Versus China

Muslim-Western Tensions Persist

Common Concerns About Islamic Extremism

China Seen Overtaking U.S. as Global Superpower

U.S. Image in Pakistan Falls No Further Following bin Laden Killing

On Eve of Elections, a More Upbeat Mood in Turkey

PM Erdogan Gets High Marks for Foreign Policy

Japanese Resilient, but See Economic Challenges Ahead

U.S. Applauded for Relief Efforts

Arab Spring Fails to Improve U.S. Image

Obama’s Challenge in the Muslim World

Osama bin Laden Largely Discredited Among Muslim Publics in Recent Years

al Qaeda Too

Egyptians Embrace Revolt Leaders, Religious Parties and Military, As Well

U.S. Wins No Friends, End of Treaty With Israel Sought

Global Publics Embrace Social Networking

Computer and Cell Phone Usage Up Around the World

Muslim Publics Divided on Hamas and Hezbollah

Most Embrace a Role for Islam in Politics

Indians See Threat From Pakistan, Extremist Groups

Brazilians Upbeat About Their Country, Despite Its Problems

Most See Brazil as Rising Power

Turks Downbeat About Their Institutions

Even Military Less Well-Regarded

Mexicans Continue Support for Drug War

Sense of Progress and Support for U.S. Involvement Decline

Concern About Extremist Threat Slips in Pakistan

Widespread Support For Banning Full Islamic Veil in Western Europe

Most Americans Disapprove

Gender Equality Universally Embraced, But Inequalities Acknowledged

Men’s Lives Often Seen as Better

Obama More Popular Abroad Than At Home, Global Image of U.S. Continues to Benefit

End of Communism Cheered but Now with More Reservations

Mixed Views of Hamas and Hezbollah in Largely Muslim Nations

Little Enthusiasm for Many Muslim Leaders

Most Mexicans See Better Life in U.S. – One-In-Three Would Migrate

Troubled by Crime, the Economy, Drugs and Corruption

Pakistani Public Opinion

Confidence in Obama Lifts U.S. Image Around the World

Unfavorable Views of Jews and Muslims on the Increase in Europe

Ethnocentric Attitudes Are on the Rise in Europe

The Chinese Celebrate Their Roaring Economy, As They Struggle With Its Costs

Near Universal Optimism About Beijing Olympics

Global Economic Gloom – China and India Notable Exceptions

A Global Look At Public Perceptions of Health Problems, Priorities, and Donors:

The Kaiser/Pew Global Health Survey

World Publics Welcome Global Trade — But Not Immigration

47-Nation Pew Global Attitudes Survey

A Rising Tide Lifts Mood in the Developing World

Sharp Decline in Support for Suicide Bombing in Muslim Countries

Global Unease With Major World Powers

Rising Environmental Concern in 47-Nation Survey

Publics of Asian Powers Hold Negative Views of One Another

China’s Neighbors Worry About Its Growing Military Strength

Muslims in Europe: Economic Worries Top Concerns About Religious and Cultural Identity

The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other

Europe's Muslims More Moderate

America’s Image Slips, But Allies Share U.S. Concerns Over Iran, Hamas

No Global Warming Alarm in the U.S., China

Truly a World Wide Web

Globe Going Digital

Russia’s Weakened Democratic Embrace

Prosperity Tops Political Reform

China’s Optimism

Prosperity Brings Satisfaction - and Hope

Islamic Extremism: Common Concern for Muslim and Western Publics

Support for Terror Wanes Among Muslim Publics

U.S. Image Up Slightly, But Still Negative

American Character Gets Mixed Reviews

A Year After Iraq War

Mistrust of America in Europe Ever Higher, Muslim Anger Persists

Views of a Changing World 2003

War With Iraq Further Divides Global Publics

America’s Image Further Erodes, Europeans Want Weaker Ties

But Post-War Iraq Will Be Better Off, Most Say

Views of a Changing World 2003

War With Iraq Further Divides Global Publics

Among Wealthy Nations …

U.S. Stands Alone In Its Embrace of Religion

What the World Thinks in 2002

How Global Publics View: Their Lives, Their Countries, The World, America

Americans and Europeans Differ Widely on Foreign Policy Issues

Bush's Ratings Improve But He's Still Seen as Unilateralist

Bush Unpopular in Europe, Seen As Unilateralist

Results of a Multinational Poll in France, Germany, Great Britain and Italy