Where Does America Stand in the World?

A Decline in Moral Leadership

Many Americans believe the U.S. should be a moral leader globally, but fewer think it currently is. A recent poll reveals a significant drop in this belief since 2017. Only 39% now think the U.S. is a moral leader, down from 60%.

Isolationist Sentiments

Nearly half of Americans want the U.S. to stay out of other countries' affairs, indicating a shift in attitudes toward America's global role.

Foreign Policy Divide

Opinions on foreign policy are split:

• 46% believe the U.S. should focus on enriching America and its people.
• 32% think promoting democracy and human rights in other countries should be the priority (down from 42% in 2017).

Perceptions of U.S. Influence

• Most Americans still see the U.S. as the top military power and the world's superpower.
• Half think the U.S. has been losing influence over the last five years.
• 57% believe China has been gaining influence.
• Many view China as the leader in technology development.

Partisan Differences

• Democrats prioritize promoting democracy and human rights.
• Republicans focus on enriching America and its people.

Ukraine and Taiwan

• On Ukraine, Democrats and independents think the U.S. is not giving enough support to Kyiv, while Republicans think the U.S. is giving too much support to Russia.
• On Taiwan, opinions are mixed:
• 36% think the U.S. should defend Taiwan if China uses military force.
• 41% are unsure, showing significant uncertainty.

Recent Events

The poll was conducted before recent events like the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which showed mixed opinions: about a third approving, a third disapproving, and a third unsure.