Security


Positivity about how this year has gone highest since before the pandemic

The Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025 is a 33-country study which looks at people’s expectations and predictions for the year ahead.

Global predictions for 2024: Optimism is on the rise as more think next year will be better

However, people expect climate change to worsen in 2024, the Ipsos Predictions survey finds
International Survey

Global citizens achieve near consensus: The world is becoming more dangerous

Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds 70% of people, on average, across 30 countries expect in the next 25 years we could see another world conflict involving superpowers similar to World Wars I & II
International Survey

Canada, Germany remain top countries expected to have a positive influence on world affairs

Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds Iran, Russia are considered the least likely to have a positive impact on world affairs over the next decade

International Survey

Worry about possible worldwide conflict rises

Ipsos survey for Halifax International Security Forum finds 73% of people, on average, across 33 countries expect in the next 25 years we could see another world conflict involving superpowers similar to World Wars I & II.
International Survey

Nuclear, biological or chemical attack now seen as top threat facing the world

Ipsos survey for the Halifax International Security Forum finds concern about a nuclear, biological, or chemical attack nudges ahead of cyberattacks as No.1 perceived threat for global citizens.

Concern over health epidemic (78%) overtakes hacking (74%) as top perceived threat among global citizens

Only slim majority (53%, +1) confident in their country’s ability to deal with epidemic; fewer (45%, -1) confident in protection from hacking.