Powered by expert analysis and data-driven insights, our annual Year in Review report looks back at the key events, shifts and challenges of 2025 and reflects on what this tells us about the year to come.
The proportion saying the United States will have a positive influence on world affairs has fallen in 26 out of 29 countries over the last six months. America’s reputation has fallen most markedly in Canada. For the first time in our decade-long survey series, China is placed ahead of the US when it comes to playing a positive role on the international scene.
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
