Younger adults are more likely to say the U.S. is more dangerous than other wealthy countries | Pew Research Center

June 23, 2023

4. Views of American soft power

Younger adults are more likely to say the U.S. is more dangerous than other wealthy countries

Younger adults are more likely to say the U.S. is more dangerous than other wealthy countries

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4. Views of American soft power
Many see U.S. aligned with other wealthy nations on various societal issues
In most countries, few believe U.S. is less politically stable than other wealthy nations
U.S. on balance is seen as more dangerous than similar countries
Younger adults are more likely to say the U.S. is more dangerous than other wealthy countries
Large shares of Israelis, Nigerians and Poles see the U.S. as more democratic than comparable countries
Mixed views on whether the U.S. is more religious than other wealthy countries
People on the left are more likely than those on the right to say U.S. is more religious than other nations
Many in Europe believe the U.S. is less tolerant than other affluent countries
Ideological left is more likely than right to say the U.S. is a less tolerant place to live
Most see U.S. technological achievements, entertainment, universities and military as above average or the best