President Obama and President Xi Jinping meet today in California to privately discuss the US-China relationship. The importance of this to the Obama administration and its pivot to Asia is obvious. According to several recent public opinion surveys, Americans also recognize China’s growing influence and emphasize the importance of friendly […] Read more »
More See China as Friend Than Foe
As Chinese president Xi Jinping travels to the United States to meet with President Obama, 55% of Americans view China as either an ally (11%) or a nation friendly to the U.S. (44%), while 40% say it is either unfriendly (26%) or an enemy (14%). [cont.] Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
Germany Ties U.S. Again in Leadership Approval Ratings
The U.S. and Germany tied for the highest leadership approval ratings for the second straight year in 2012, with a median of 41% worldwide approving of each country’s leadership. The approval ratings of all major powers declined in 2012, and for the sixth straight year, Russia had the lowest ratings […] Read more »
In U.S., Majority Still Names China as Top Economic Power
For the third consecutive year, a slim majority of Americans, 53%, say China is the leading economic power in the world today. Thirty-two percent believe the United States is, with relatively few naming other countries. [cont.] Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
83% Say North Korean Nukes Are a Critical Threat
Eighty-three percent of Americans say the development of nuclear weapons by North Korea is a critical threat to the vital interests of the United States, placing it at the top of a list of nine potential threats, along with Iranian nuclear weapons and international terrorism. [cont.] Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
On Eve of Foreign Debate, Growing Pessimism about Arab Spring Aftermath
As next week’s third and final presidential debate on foreign policy approaches, a national survey by the Pew Research Center finds increasing public pessimism about developments in the Middle East and more support for tough policies to deal with Iran’s nuclear program and economic issues with China. However, there is […] Read more »