Running Numbers

Survey data shows that Russians are more likely than Americans to say that their nation's government handled the coronavirus pandemic effectively.

While China might be losing friends in many countries, it still has the support of the Russian public.

While some countries are beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel, others continue to struggle through the crisis as case numbers remain elevated.

It has now been a year since many nations began to implement restrictions due to the pandemic. As the global health crisis drags into its second year, more people seek the vaccine as a way to return to normal.

Brendan Helm discusses President Biden's new sanctions on Moscow due to Alexei Navalny's arrest.

New Chicago Council public opinion data shows majorities of Americans across both parties support imposing additional sanctions against Russia.

Karl Friedhoff examines poll results of regional leaders regarding China's activities.

Dina Smeltz and Brendan Helm discuss President Biden's extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

COVID-19 cases are on the decline worldwide and in some countries, people are feeling hopeful as they recover aspects of their pre-COVID lives. 

Most Americans trust the information they receive from medical experts, distrust what they see on social media, and there is a partisan divide on trusting information from the US government and media.