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eNCA
19-05-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
US Global perception declines
JOHANNESBURG - Global perception of the world's major powers are shifting. According to the latest Democracy Perception Index released by Nira Data and the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, South Africa now ranks higher than the United States. READ | Discussion | SA-US relations | Ramaphosa, Trump to meet The US' global perception has declined from 76% in 2024, to 45% this year. Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a working visit to that country this week. Wits School of Governance's, Professor Alex Van Den Heever joins eNCA and discusses this further
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Global survey: opinion of US has plummeted since Trump's return
[Source] Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated dramatically since Donald Trump's return to the White House, with China overtaking in popularity for the first time, according to the 2025 Democracy Perception Index released on Monday. Key findings: The annual survey, conducted by Nira Data and the Alliance of Democracies Foundation from April 9 to April 23, gathered responses from more than 111,000 people across 100 countries. The U.S. net perception rating dropped to -5% from +22% last year, while China improved to +14% from +5%. The share of countries with a positive image of the U.S. also dropped to 45% from 76% last year. Meanwhile, Trump, whose domestic approval ratings have also plummeted, has a negative perception in a whopping 82% of the countries surveyed, performing worse than both Russian President Vladimir Putin (61%) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (44%). Why this matters: The dramatic decline of the U.S.' standing reflects growing international concerns about American leadership and policies. 'I'm not surprised that perceptions of the United States have fallen so sharply,' said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former Danish prime minister and founder of the Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which coauthored the index. Trending on NextShark: Washington's reputation especially suffered in EU countries after Trump reportedly called the bloc 'horrible,' 'pathetic' and 'formed to screw the United States.' Notably, the findings parallel other concerning assessments, including research from Sweden's V-Dem Institute that warned the U.S. government regime could be 'definitely' reclassified from its status as a democracy in next year's report if current trends continue. The big picture: Amid the U.S.' declining position, global commitment to democratic values remains strong, with more than two-thirds of respondents saying it is very important to have democracy in their country. Nira Data said the index 'isn't just data,' but a call-to-action that transforms public sentiment into insights that shape policy and inform advocacy. Among major countries, Switzerland (+48%), Singapore (+46%) and Canada (+40%) earned the most positive perceptions, while Israel emerged as one of the least popular nations (-23%), even among traditional European allies like Germany, reflecting growing discomfort with its government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Global perceptions of US fall below China, survey says
The net perception rating of the United States fell to -5 per cent from +22 per cent in 2024, indicating a greater number of respondents with a negative view of the country. PHOTO: REUTERS Global perceptions of US fall below China, survey says COPENHAGEN - Global perceptions of the United States have deteriorated across the world over the past year and are now worse than views of China, according to an annual study of perceptions of democracy published on May 12. The survey did not go into details on the criteria used, but the Alliance of Democracies Foundation which commissioned it says its aim is to defend and advance democratic values. When asked why perceptions of the US had slipped, Alliance founder and former Nato secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen said: "President Trump has triggered a trade war, scolded Ukraine's president in the Oval Office, left allies feeling vulnerable and enemies emboldened." "It's no surprise that opinions have slipped even among people like me who spent their lives admiring the United States and what it stood for," he added. Mr Trump has said he is pushing for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine and on May 8 called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between the two countries. He has also said that tariffs are defending the US economy against what his administration sees as unfair trade conditions. The conclusions in the Democracy Perception Index survey, conducted between April 9 and April 23 with polling firm Nira Data, were based on more than 111,000 respondents worldwide, the Alliance said. The perception of Mr Trump was negative in 82 of the 100 countries surveyed, higher than Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who were viewed negatively in 61 and 44 countries, respectively. The survey also ranked the perception of countries from -100 per cent to +100 per cent. The net perception rating of the United States fell to -5 per cent from +22 per cent in 2024, indicating a greater number of respondents with a negative view of the country compared with those with a positive view. The share of countries with a positive image of the US dropped to 45 per cent from 76 per cent in 2024, the survey showed. For China, the net perception rose to +14 per cent for 2025 from +5 per cent in 2024, the survey found. The report was published ahead of the Copenhagen Democracy Summit, which takes place on May 13 to May 14. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Al Jazeera
22-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Germany: Will the far right beat the ‘firewall'?
The Listening Post The far-right AfD threatens to breach the political 'firewall' that has long kept it out of power, as election disinformation from both the US and Russia disrupts the German media's election coverage. Contributors: Olaf Böhnke – Berlin director, Alliance of Democracies Foundation Ulrich Brückner – Political analyst Michaela Küfner – Chief political editor, DW On our radar: This week, US President Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia, kicking off an exchange of barbs with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meenakshi Ravi reports on the diplomatic fallout and the Russian media's gleeful response. Mass arrests, silencing dissent, and prisons for hire; six years on, President Nayib Bukele's unique brand of populism remains wildly popular in El Salvador. The Listening Post' s Elettra Scrivo reports on the price some journalists have had to pay for it. Featuring: Sergio Arauz – President, the Journalist Association of El Salvador Jessica Ávalos – Investigative journalist Víctor Barahona – Community journalist Andrés Guzman – Presidential commissioner, human rights and freedom of expression Video Duration 27 minutes 15 seconds 27:15 Video Duration 25 minutes 14 seconds 25:14 Video Duration 24 minutes 10 seconds 24:10 Video Duration 24 minutes 36 seconds 24:36 Video Duration 25 minutes 06 seconds 25:06 Video Duration 25 minutes 08 seconds 25:08 Video Duration 24 minutes 55 seconds 24:55
