4. Views of China as a competitor and threat to the U.S.
A majority of Americans say China is a competitor of the U.S., not an enemy or partner. But more say China poses a top threat than say the same of any other country.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Half of Americans see Russia as an enemy of the U.S., down since last year. Views of Russia and Putin remain largely negative.
44% of Americans say the U.S. has a responsibility to aid in Ukraine’s defense. But the partisan gap on this issue has grown.
Most Americans feel positively toward NATO. Democrats remain more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. benefits from membership.