North Korea dwarfs all other countries when Gallup asks Americans whom they consider to be the United States’ greatest enemy. Fifty-one percent now name the East Asian nation, more than tripling the 16% who cited it in 2016, with Russia, China and Iran distantly following. … Russian intervention in the […] Read more »
Partisans Have Starkly Different Opinions About How the World Views the U.S.
The public has long held the view that the United States is “less respected” by other countries than in the past. Majorities said this when Barack Obama was president, as well as when George W. Bush was in office. And today, 68% say the U.S. is less respected by other […] Read more »
Asian countries on Trump’s trip have largely positive views of U.S. but disagree on policy
President Donald Trump embarks on a five-country tour of Asia this week with plans to address North Korea’s nuclear program, economic relations and other issues important to the region and the United States. Over 12 days, Trump will travel to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. While majorities […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Changing concerns on US security
Americans’ perceptions of national security threats have changed dramatically. A new Fox News poll of voters nationwide finds: The number that sees rogue nations like North Korea as the greatest threat to the U.S. has nearly tripled in less than a year. Worries about a nuclear attack on the U.S. […] Read more »
Americans Oppose Military Action against North Korea
Americans want the United States government to diffuse [sic] heightened tensions surrounding North Korea’s nuclear programs through diplomatic means and not military intervention. 76% of residents say the U.S. should either negotiate directly with North Korea, 39%, or convince China to use their influence to stop North Korea’s nuclear programs, […] Read more »
Globally, People Point to ISIS and Climate Change as Leading Security Threats
People around the globe identify ISIS and climate change as the leading threats to national security, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The survey asked about eight possible threats. While the level and focus of concern varies by region and country, ISIS and climate change clearly emerge as […] Read more »