War in Ukraine: Wide Partisan Differences on U.S. Responsibility and Support
While 63% of Democrats say the U.S. is responsible for helping Ukraine defend against Russia, 62% of Republicans say it is not.
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NATO Seen Favorably in Member States; Confidence in Zelenskyy Down in Europe, U.S.
NATO is seen more positively than not across 13 member states. And global confidence in Ukraine’s leader has become more mixed since last year.
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Globally, Biden Receives Higher Ratings Than Trump
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
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Growing Partisan Divisions Over NATO and Ukraine
58% of Americans see NATO favorably, down 4 points since 2023. Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided on the alliance and on Ukraine aid.
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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.
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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.
