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Moira Fagan

Research Associate

Expertise:Global Attitudes and Trends

Moira Fagan is a research associate at Pew Research Center, specializing in international survey research. She writes about international public opinion on a variety of topics, including perceptions of international organizations and views of global threats. She is involved in every stage of the research process: designing questionnaires, ensuring quality control during data collection and analyzing survey results.

Fagan has a M.A. in international affairs from American University and a B.A. from the University of Puget Sound.

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reportJun 22, 2022

International Attitudes Toward the U.S., NATO and Russia in a Time of Crisis

Most say U.S. is reliable partner, and ratings for Biden are mostly positive – although down significantly from last year.
reportApr 6, 2022

Seven-in-Ten Americans Now See Russia as an Enemy

Attitudes toward NATO have grown more positive: 67% express a favorable opinion of the organization, up from 61% in 2021.
reportDec 7, 2021

Freedom, Elections, Voice: How People in Australia and the UK Define Democracy

We asked respondents in both countries to, in their own words, define what democracy means to them. Most commonly, people mention three broad concepts: freedom and human rights, elections and procedures, and having a voice in government.
short readsSep 14, 2021

Americans are less concerned – but more divided – on climate change than people elsewhere

There is minimal praise from other societies for how the United States and China are handling climate change.
reportSep 14, 2021

In Response to Climate Change, Citizens in Advanced Economies Are Willing To Alter How They Live and Work

Citizens offer mixed reviews of how their societies have responded to climate change, and many question the efficacy of international efforts to stave off a global environmental crisis.
short readsJul 14, 2021

Fast facts about global views of Merkel and Biden ahead of White House meeting

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
reportJun 23, 2021

People in Advanced Economies Say Their Society Is More Divided Than Before Pandemic

Publics disagree about whether restrictions on public activity, such as stay-at-home orders or mandates to wear masks in public, have gone far enough to combat COVID-19.
short readsJun 10, 2021

NATO continues to be seen in a favorable light by people in member states

Views of NATO among Americans are at 61% favorable, the same as the overall median across the member states surveyed.
short readsJun 10, 2021

Global views of how U.S. has handled pandemic have improved, but few say it’s done a good job

The U.S. receives relatively poor marks compared with other countries and organizations when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
reportMay 5, 2021

Views About National Identity Becoming More Inclusive in U.S., Western Europe

Large ideological divides persist on views of tradition, national pride and discrimination, especially in the U.S.