A serious new survey exhibits the United States is seen as crucial ally by folks in 15 international locations, but additionally seen as the best menace by these in eight nations.
The Pew Analysis Middle requested 31,938 adults throughout 25 international locations to call their nation’s prime ally and largest menace with out suggesting selections. Israel confirmed the strongest US help with 95% naming America as their fundamental ally, adopted by Japan (78%) and South Korea (89%).
Canada and Mexico present sharp rise in viewing U.S. as menace since 2019
Nonetheless, neighbors Canada and Mexico each rank the U.S. as their major menace (59% and 68% respectively), whereas paradoxically additionally calling it their prime ally (55% and 37%).
Canada’s view of the U.S. as a menace has almost tripled since 2019, leaping from 20% to 59%, whereas Mexico’s notion rose from 56% to 68% . This surge follows latest commerce tensions and political rhetoric.
Argentina, Brazil, and Kenya additionally present this twin view, naming America each prime ally and prime menace. In the meantime, Europeans overwhelmingly see Russia as their major menace, with majorities in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, and the UK naming Moscow. Spain uniquely ties the U.S. and Russia as equal threats.
Regional menace patterns:
- Asia-Pacific: Half of Australians and Japanese see China as their biggest menace, with South Koreans primarily fearing North Korea (40%) adopted by China (33%).
- Center East: 52% of Israelis title Iran as their prime menace, whereas 43% of Turks view Israel as their biggest hazard—a dramatic rise from 10% in 2019.
- U.S. views: Individuals rank China (42%) and Russia (25%) as prime threats, with Republicans fearing China (58%) and Democrats worrying extra about Russia (39%).
Globally, the US is basically seen as an financial menace fairly than a safety hazard. Over 75% of Canadians who view America as a menace cite financial dangers, whereas Europeans predominantly see Russia as a safety menace.
Political ideology shapes views: left-leaning people extra typically see the U.S. as a menace, whereas right-leaning respondents extra often title China.
Supporters of right-wing European events are considerably extra prone to view the U.S. as an ally.
