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Peruvians Distrust Democracy as Political Crises Deepen

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.

People hold signs while protesting against Peru's President Pedro Castillo after Congress approved his removal from office
Reuters
Public Opinion

Yoon Suk-Yeol Faces Headwinds as He Seeks to Shore up Support

In the News
NK News
Karl Friedhoff

The South Korean public is lukewarm about reforms like extending the work week, Karl Friedhoff writes, but Yoon likely sees value in taking a harder line.

A TV screen shows footage of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's New Year's address
SIPA USA
Public Opinion

Free Trade with Exceptions: Public Opinion and Industrial Policy

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Running Numbers by Phillip Meng

Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.

President Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act
The White House
Public Opinion

Millennials and Gen Z Sound the Alarm on Climate Change

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Running Numbers by Emily Sullivan

While younger Americans are most concerned about climate change, pluralities of each generation are ready to take action to prevent it.

Climate activists Luisa Neubauer, Greta Thunberg, Lakshmi Thevasagayam, and Florian Oezcan protest against the expansion of the Garzweiler open-cast lignite mine
Reuters
Climate and the Environment

For Kishida and Biden, a Stronger Japanese Defense Posture Is Only Half the Battle

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The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

It’s one thing to commit to a stronger military and another thing to use it, Craig Kafura argues.

Joe Biden meets Kishida Fumio on the way to a NATO meeting
The White House
Public Opinion

What to Expect for South Korea's Economy and Society in the Year Ahead

In the News
NK News
Karl Friedhoff

Karl Friedhoff joins other analysts to offer insights on what 2023 might bring for South Korea.

Seoul skyline
Pexels
Public Opinion

South Korea Revives Nuclear Debate as Tensions With the North Rise

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Wall Street Journal
Karl Friedhoff

“South Koreans know they are living in a very unforgiving region so perhaps taking security into their own hands is seen as a logical next step."

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol gives a New Year's address on January 1, 2023.
Reuters
Global Politics

Biden Widely Trusted Abroad While Confidence in Putin Plummets

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VOA
Elizabeth Shackelford

"People are still pretty pleased with Biden bringing America back to the table and more engaged," Elizabeth Shackelford says.

Elizabeth Shackelford appears on VOA Public Opinion

Year in Review: 2022 in Public Opinion

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Running Numbers by Coauthors

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

a sign reads 2022 in NYC
Nurphoto
Public Opinion

Brazil's Systemic Mistrust of Elections and Democracy

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Running Numbers by Gabriela Ivanova

President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.

A man holds a Brazilian flag as supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro block a highway during a protest against President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Reuters
Public Opinion