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Key Findings from Pew Research Center's 2013 Global Attitudes Survey

• Global threats: Climate change and international financial instability are the top concerns across 39 countries. In many regions, concerns extend to Islamic extremism, nuclear programs (e.g., Iran and North Korea), and other issues.

• Concern distribution:

  • Climate change is most worried about in Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Americans and some East Asian countries show lower concern.
  • Financial instability is a major threat in Europe (especially southern countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain), several Middle Eastern and African nations.
  • Islamic extremism is a serious issue in the US, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Israel has the highest concern for its nuclear program.

• Minimal threat perception: US and Chinese power are rarely seen as major threats, except in specific cases like Pakistan and Palestinian territories.

• Regional highlights:

  • Latin America: Climate change is the primary concern, with moderate worries about finance and other threats.
  • Europe: Both climate change and financial instability are top threats; Islamic extremism is also prevalent in some countries.
  • Middle East: Focus on Iran's nuclear program and Islamic extremism varies, with Israel showing intense concern.
  • Africa: Multiple threats, including climate change, finance, and extremism, dominate public perception.
  • Asia-Pacific: Concerns center on climate change and financial instability, with nuclear issues noted in Japan and others.
  • North America: US and Canada differ, with US prioritizing North Korea, extremism, and Iran's nuclear program, while Canada focuses on climate change and finance.

• Surveys: Conducted in 2013 across 39 countries with large sample sizes, revealing varying concerns shaped by geography and culture.