{
  "id": 7745436,
  "title": "Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global l...",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/poll-shows-rising-trust-in-global-institutions-less-comfort-with-us-7745436",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:40:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/09/16/poll-shows-rising-trust-in-global-institutions-less-comfort-with-us-as-global-leader.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent global poll conducted in 34 countries found that trust in international institutions has risen, while comfort with the United States and China as global leaders has decreased. Nearly 70% of respondents believed the world had gotten worse in the past year, citing economic challenges and security concerns. Only 38% felt their national economies would improve over the next five years, with pessimism dropping significantly in India and China. Despite widespread pessimism, 57% of respondents believe countries should cooperate to solve global challenges, even if it means compromising on some national interests. The poll, commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation, was released ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, coming after nearly seven months of war in the Middle East that disrupted global energy markets and fueled inflation. The United States and Israel initiated the war against Iran, followed by Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased oil prices and pressure on global markets. Canadians expressed the highest comfort level for taking a leading role in world affairs, followed by Japan and Australia, while the European Union and Britain also showed strong support. Russia was viewed with the least comfort, with only 26% of respondents comfortable with it leading. Trust in international institutions such as the World Health Organization, U.N., World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and International Criminal Court all saw significant increases compared to the previous year.",
  "summary": "The survey, commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation and conducted in 34 countries from July 21 to August 5, reflected a grim view of economic developments and security challenges, with nearly 70% saying the world had gotten worse over the past year.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trust in global institutions rose, while US and China comfort decreased",
    "70% believe world got worse last year due to economic and security issues",
    "57% support cooperation to solve global challenges despite national interests"
  ],
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      {
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        "title": "Poll shows rising trust in global institutions, less comfort with US as global leader",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/poll-shows-rising-trust-in-global-institutions-less-comfort-with-us",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:12:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}