U.S. Still Seen as World’s Leading Economy

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July 11, 2014

Global Opposition to U.S. Surveillance and Drones, but Limited Harm to America’s Image

U.S. Still Seen as World’s Leading Economy

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Global Opposition to U.S. Surveillance and Drones, but Limited Harm to America’s Image
China Gaining on U.S. as Top Economy & Superpower
World Opposed to NSA Actions … but U.S. Still Popular
U.S. Seen More Positively than China in Europe, Latin America, but Not in Middle East
Which Country Is Greatest Ally/Threat?
China’s Border Disputes with Its Neighbors
Widespread Opposition to Drones
Eroding Faith in Protection of Personal Freedoms in the U.S.
Most Say U.S. Respects Personal Freedoms
Europe Sees China, Not U.S., as Leading Economic Power
Generally Favorable Views of the U.S., Except in Middle EastGenerally Favorable Views of the U.S., Except in Middle East
U.S. Favorability
Where the U.S. Has Become Less, and More, Popular
Wide Generation Gap on Views of U.S. in Many Countries
Some Sharp Ethnic & Religious Differences in Views of U.S.
Obama’s Ratings Mostly Steady Since Last Year but Down from 2009
Widespread Opposition to Drones
Where Opposition to Drones Is Growing
More Women than Men Oppose Drones in Several Nations
Global Publics: Terrorists OK to Monitor, Not So Me or My Leaders
U.S. Seen as Respecting Freedoms
Ratings for China Generally Favorable
Age Gap on Views of China in Many Countries
Many Say China’s Growing Economy Is Good for Own Country
China: Respect for Personal Freedoms
Confidence in Chinese President Xi
World Sees China as Eventual Top Power, U.S. as Current Leading Economy
Europe Confident China Has Replaced or Will Replace U.S.; Asia, Not So Sure
Many Say China Is/Will Be Leading Superpower
Led by Asia, Most of World Still Sees U.S. as Top Economy
How Asians Rate China, India, Pakistan, Japan and the U.S.
Which Country Is Greatest Ally/Threat?
Strong Concerns about Territorial Disputes with China
Fairly Positive Views of Japan’s Leader

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