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A new global survey shows growing support for international cooperation and stronger trust in global institutions, even as respondents express skepticism about leadership from the United States and China.
The Rockefeller Foundation-commissioned poll surveyed more than 35,000 people across 34 countries from July 21 to August 5. Nearly 70% said the world had worsened over the past year, reflecting concerns over economic conditions, inflation and international security.
Only 38% expected their national economies to improve over the next five years. Economic optimism dropped sharply in India, falling 26 percentage points to 50%, while China declined 16 points to 56%.
Despite the pessimistic outlook, 57% said countries should cooperate on global challenges such as security even when doing so requires compromises on national interests, up from 55% last year.
The survey comes ahead of the United Nations General Assembly following months of Middle East conflict and global trade tensions. The U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which began February 28, and Iran's subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted energy markets and contributed to higher oil prices.
Respondents showed greater comfort with middle powers taking leadership roles. Canada ranked highest at 60%, followed by Japan at 58% and Australia at 55%. The European Union registered 55%, Britain 54% and the United Nations 52%.
Only 39% were comfortable with U.S. global leadership, compared with 37% for China and 26% for Russia. Meanwhile, 61% supported international cooperation that excluded both the U.S. and China.
Views varied significantly between developing and advanced economies. Some 53% of respondents in developing countries were comfortable with Chinese leadership, compared with 23% in wealthier economies.
Trust in international institutions also improved. Confidence in the World Health Organization climbed to 69% from 61%, while trust in the United Nations increased to 62% from 58%. The World Bank rose to 55%, the International Monetary Fund to 51%, the International Criminal Court to 54% and the World Trade Organization to 57%.
On security concerns, 42% identified Russia as a major threat, while 34% named the United States and 30% cited China.
