Global Briefing
A daily briefing on the trends and developments where business, politics and economics intersect around the world.
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Many U.S. Voters Support a Binding Nuclear Deal With Iran. That Might Not Count for Much
Tehran would be glad to hear that a plurality of U.S. voters back a binding deal to lift sanctions in exchange for scrapping Iran’s nuclear weapons program, but it could mean little in practice
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Americans Support Sending Troops to Russia in Only One Scenario
If Russia does invade, there’s only one scenario in which a plurality of Americans support sending troops: a complete Russian takeover and occupation of Ukraine.
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Tracking Global Opinion on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
As Russian troops assemble on the Ukrainian border, Morning Consult is tracking how this is affecting global public opinion, economic sentiment and political attitudes
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For Australia’s Shaky Government, the Djokovic Saga Was a Welcome Diversion
The coming election is looking tighter than ever, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is no longer the shoo-in he seemed months ago
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Migration Hits a Nerve in French Presidential Campaign, but Won’t Decide the Election
Right-wing candidates have weaponized France’s historically large immigrant intake to challenge Macron in April’s elections, but it’s the divided left wing that may decide who wins the presidency
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Germans Are Split Over How to Deal With Russia’s Ukraine Demands
Many Germans dislike Russia’s designs for a “sphere of influence” but are divided over calls to cancel the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Moscow invades Ukraine
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American Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose Aid to Afghanistan Due to Concerns Over Taliban
The U.N. has appealed for $5 billion in aid to fight starvation and disease in Afghanistan, but nearly two-thirds of U.S. voters oppose sending money given it could end up in the hands of the Taliban
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Pyongyang’s Missiles Make South Korea’s Presidential Hopefuls ‘Show Their True Colors’
As the South’s March 9 presidential election approaches, differences in the two leading candidates’ approaches to North Korea provide a window into the next administration’s likely relations with China and the United States
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Countries With Greater Economic Ties to Russia Are More Likely to Want Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine Crisis
Stronger links to Russia give adults in some NATO countries more incentive to pursue talks, and more faith that diplomacy can deter an invasion of Ukraine
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Many Americans Want Talks With Iran, Even if a Deal Won’t Stop the Bomb
Americans are concerned about Iranian nuclear weapons and are open to lifting sanctions to kick-start negotiations, but a sharp partisan divide makes reaching an accord complex