Commentary
When democracies and autocracies are seen as interchangeable targets, the language of democracy becomes hollow, and the incentives for democratic governance erode.
Sarah Yerkes, Amr Hamzawy
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How Do Americans View the World?
Find out what Americans think, and where you fit in, with a new interactive resource from Carnegie and the Pew Research Center.
Published on Sep 18, 2012
Did you know?
41% of Americans think China is the world’s leading economic power. 58% think the United States will achieve its goals in Afghanistan. 64% think tough international economic sanctions won’t convince Iran to give up its nuclear program.
Americans’ views of the world have changed dramatically in the last decade—track how U.S. attitudes are evolving and where you fit in with this groundbreaking interactive feature from Carnegie and the Pew Research Center.
- 1Explore American opinions on foreign affairs, including the global economy and international threats.
- 2See how your opinions compare with the American public.
- 3Access related analysis from Carnegie scholars.
- 4Compare public opinion across different demographics.
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