75% of Americans say it’s likely that Russia or other governments will try to influence 2020 election
Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.
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Americans are now more likely to expect foreign election interference than they were in October 2018, when 67% expected it.
International relations experts’ assessment of the current crises facing the world are often at odds with those of the U.S. general public.
Americans are much more likely than Germans to see U.S. bases in Germany as important for their country’s national security.
72% of Americans say it is very or somewhat likely that Russia or other foreign governments will try to influence the November 2020 election.
Political divides on both sides of the Atlantic continue to shape attitudes about relations with other nations, perceptions about defense spending and Americans’ and Germans’ views of each other.
NATO is generally seen in a positive light across countries in the alliance, but many express reservations about fulfilling Article 5’s collective defense obligations.
Most say cooperation with other countries is important in dealing with global threats, especially on the spread of infectious diseases.
Democrats are much more likely than Republicans to consider efforts by foreign nations to influence the election to be a “major problem.”
Asked in spring 2019 which country or group poses the greatest threat to their country in the future, just 6% of Americans named Iran.
More countries still name the U.S. as the foremost economic power than say the same of China. And, even in nations that welcome China’s economic growth, few feel similarly about its growing military might.
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