Even beyond largely Muslim nations, the survey finds disagreement with Obama's foreign policies. Majorities continue to see the U.S. as acting unilaterally in world affairs. And global publics give Obama a mixed report card on his handling of specific problems such as Afghanistan and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The new survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project, conducted among more than 24,000 people in 22 nations April 7 to May 8, also provides an in-depth look at attitudes toward major powers and world leaders; the global economic situation from free trade to financial regulation; Islamic extremism; and international problems such as climate change.