US Leadership Approval

Gallup data point to five issues that will face Canada's next prime minister, including the economy, housing, wellbeing, provincial divides and the relationship with the U.S.

Gallup trends show that in 2024, the EU's leadership had a more positive image than U.S., German or national leadership among member states.

Ratings of U.S. leadership across NATO suggest America's image abroad was closer to "better" than "back" throughout Joe Biden's presidency.

Russia continues to have an image problem two years after its invasion of Ukraine, including among some of its formerly biggest fans.

A new Gallup analysis explores how the world sees the leadership of the U.S. and China, and the advantages that each has around the globe.

Gallup World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.

A new Gallup analysis suggests that whether the EU and NATO survive -- and thrive -- may depend on the actions of powerful member states and the confidence that people in member states have in their domestic political institutions.

None of the top elected or appointed officials in the federal government today earns even bare majority approval ratings from the American public, with the highest, 48%, earned by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Gallup takes stock of public opinion in Russia in 2023, outlining six key insights that offer a glimpse into life for those on the other side of the conflict in Ukraine.

Approval of China's leadership in Russia reached a record high of 71% in 2023, while approval of the leadership of Germany and the U.S. sank to levels not seen in nearly a decade.

Ahead of Hamas' recent attack on Israel, most Palestinians distrusted Biden's ability to mediate peace, and support for a two-state solution dropped to 24%.

New Gallup surveys show Ukrainians remain convinced their country will be accepted into NATO and the European Union within 10 years.

Almost two decades ago, adults in the United Kingdom and the United States expressed more confidence in their national governments than residents in any other G7 country. Where has that confidence gone today?

Germany's leadership earned the highest approval ratings in the world for the sixth year in a row last year. Read how it measures up against the U.S., China and Russia.

Russia's image took a hit worldwide after it invaded Ukraine in 2022, including in post-Soviet states that Russia considers part of its sphere of influence.

Gallup surveys in 137 countries show Russia's image has suffered worldwide since it began its war in Ukraine. The majority of the world now disapproves of Russia's leadership.

Gallup surveys in nearly 140 countries in 2022 show the honeymoon is over for U.S. President Joe Biden, and Germany's image has lost some of its clout under new Chancellor Olaf Scholz. However, both countries are still in much stronger positions than Russia and China.

While developing democracy was a U.S. goal in Iraq, 20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, adults in Iraq and 12 other Muslim-majority countries doubt the U.S. is serious about it.