Global image of US sinks below Russia amid Trump-era tensions: Survey
Synopsis
A new global survey shows international perceptions of the US have sharply deteriorated under President Donald Trump, falling below Russia in global rankings.
International perceptions of the United States have fallen sharply and now rank below views of Russia, according to a major global democracy survey released Friday amid growing tensions over NATO, trade and the Middle East conflict.
Key highlights
- Global perception of the US turns negative
- Survey ranks America below Russia in global image
- Trump’s foreign policy strains NATO ties
- US named among top global threats by respondents
- Poll covered more than 90,000 people worldwide
US reputation drops sharply
The annual Democracy Perception Index showed the US recorded a net global perception score of -16%, a dramatic decline from positive territory two years ago.
That placed America behind Russia at -11% and China at +7%, according to the survey.
Trump policies fuel global backlash
The report linked the decline to policies under President Donald Trump that have unsettled allies and strained international relationships.
Key flashpoints include tariff disputes, threats involving Greenland, tensions within NATO and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Trump’s criticism of European allies over the Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis also deepened divisions across the alliance.
Survey names US among global threats
Respondents frequently identified the United States as one of the countries posing the greatest threat to global stability, alongside Russia and Israel.
The survey did not provide detailed reasons behind individual responses.
NATO concerns intensify
The report comes as relations between Washington and European allies remain under pressure.
Trump recently suggested the US could reconsider its commitment to NATO after disagreements with European countries over military involvement in the Middle East conflict.
Massive global poll
The survey was commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and conducted by polling firm Nira Data.
Researchers surveyed more than 94,000 respondents across 98 countries between March and April.
What next?
The findings are likely to intensify debate over America’s global standing ahead of the upcoming Copenhagen Democracy Summit next week.
The survey also underscores how geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and military conflicts are reshaping public opinion worldwide.
FAQs
Q1: What did the survey find about the US?
Global perceptions of the United States turned sharply negative and fell below Russia.
Q2: Who conducted the survey?
The survey was commissioned by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation and conducted by Nira Data.
Q3: Why has the US image declined?
The report points to tensions over NATO, tariffs and Middle East policies.
Q4: How many people participated?
More than 94,000 respondents across 98 countries took part.
Q5: When was the survey conducted?
The poll was carried out between March 19 and April 21.
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