Foreign policy scholars and American public agree that U.S. standing abroad is important
Only 5% and 13% of scholars and the American public, respectively, say respect for the U.S. abroad is not too or not at all important.
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Only 5% and 13% of scholars and the American public, respectively, say respect for the U.S. abroad is not too or not at all important.
Americans’ views on foreign policy priorities differ based on a number of factors, including their attitudes toward international engagement.
A median of 80% across 10 countries now say their country’s economy is faring badly, compared with a median of 72% who said this in 2008-2009.
A new survey of 16 publics finds a significant uptick in ratings for the U.S., with strong support for Joe Biden and several of his major policy initiatives. But many raise concerns about the health of America’s political system.
In several countries, favorable views of the U.S. are at their lowest point since the Center began polling on this topic two decades ago.
Americans are divided in their outlooks, mainly along ideological lines, but are more united on opinions about China’s place in the world.
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