How Americans view the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Hamas, and China and Taiwan
74% of Americans view the war between Russia and Ukraine as important to U.S. national interests – with 43% describing it as very important.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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In East Asia, many people see China’s power and influence as a major threat
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
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Views of India Lean Positive Across 23 Countries
Across 12 countries, a median of 40% of adults say they have no confidence in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the right thing regarding world affairs, while a median of 37% say they have at least some confidence. About eight-in-ten Indians (79%) have a favorable view of Modi, including a 55% majority with a very favorable view.
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Americans name China as the country posing the greatest threat to the U.S.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
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Large Shares See Russia and Putin in Negative Light, While Views of Zelenskyy More Mixed
Across 24 countries, large shares have an unfavorable view of Russia and no confidence in Putin to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Americans see both Russia and China in a negative light – but more call Russia an enemy
91% of Americans have unfavorable views of Russia and 83% have unfavorable views of China.
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Americans Hold Positive Feelings Toward NATO and Ukraine, See Russia as an Enemy
Majorities of U.S. adults have favorable views of Ukraine (64%) and NATO (62%). About seven-in-ten Republicans (71%) say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems overseas and focus on concerns at home — up from 65% in 2021.
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Americans confident in Zelenskyy, but have limited familiarity with some other world leaders
Americans express more confidence in Ukrainian President Zelenskyy than in any of the other six world leaders included in a new Pew Research Center survey.
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Americans Are Critical of China’s Global Role – as Well as Its Relationship With Russia
Most Americans see little ability for the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change policy or combating the spread of infectious disease. A majority of Americans continue to view the China-Russia partnership as a very serious problem for the U.S.
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What public opinion surveys found in the first year of the war in Ukraine
Attitudes toward Russia and Vladimir Putin turned much more negative, while opinions of NATO grew more positive.
