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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In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
More than nine-in-ten Poles see Russia as a major threat and have no confidence at all in Putin
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.
Most say U.S. is reliable partner, and ratings for Biden are mostly positive – although down significantly from last year.
Nearly half of Americans (47%) say that the United States’ influence in the world has been getting weaker in recent years.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
Nearly seven-in-ten Americans think it is very important for the United States to be a world leader in scientific achievements.
Americans are much more likely than Germans to see U.S. bases in Germany as important for their country’s national security.
The U.S. stands out to many around the world as the country their nation can rely on most. But substantial shares in some countries see it as their greatest threat.
Across 25 countries surveyed in 2018, at least a plurality of respondents in nine nations have favorable views of both the U.S. and China.
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