International opinion of Joe Biden in 6 charts
In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
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In his second year in office, Joe Biden receives generally positive ratings in the 18 countries surveyed in spring 2022.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Americans and Germans have vastly different opinions of their relationship, but they tend to agree on issues such as cooperation with other European allies and support for NATO.
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.
Across 38 nations, a median of 42% say the U.S. is the world’s leading economy, while 32% name China. But the economic balance of power has shifted in the eyes of some key U.S. allies and trading partners.
As he nears the end of his presidency, Barack Obama continues to enjoy a broad degree of international popularity.
Ratings for the U.S. remain mostly positive, with a global median of 69% expressing a favorable view. Countries also express broad support for America’s military efforts against ISIS, but are critical of the U.S. government’s use of torture after 9/11.
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