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4. Views of American soft power
Mixed views on whether the U.S. is more religious 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