A survey of more than 36,000 people across 34 countries found strong public support for international cooperation amid wars, nuclear threats and rising conflict among major powers. Former British prime minister Gordon Brown cited the findings in a Guardian article, arguing that people are rejecting divisive and nationalist politics in favour of cooperation. The poll, conducted by Focaldata for the Rockefeller Foundation, found that 55% would support international cooperation even if it required some compromise of national interests, while 20% opposed it.

Brown said the world is shifting from a rules-based system towards one driven by power, with military strength and economic pressure increasingly used to influence international politics. He said concern about a third world war in Europe has reached its highest level in decades. He also criticised the approaches of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

More than 70% of respondents wanted government action on human rights, rule of law, climate change, AI and cybersecurity regulation, and humanitarian aid. Nearly 80% wanted a global system addressing peace, stability, poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. Brown said countries beyond the United States, China and Russia could pursue institutional reform and coordinated action.