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In U.S., Worries About Terrorism, Race Relations Up Sharply
Out of 15 issues, Americans' worries about the possibility of a terrorist attack and race relations increased most sharply from 2014 to 2015. Meanwhile, concerns about unemployment and the economy declined over the past year.
Canada, Great Britain Are Americans' Most Favored Nations
Among 22 countries, Americans hold the highest regard for their strongest allies, including Canada (92%) and Great Britain (90%). At 82%, American favorability toward France exceeds its highest measured level in 24 years of polling.
Americans Name Government as No. 1 U.S. Problem
As it has for the past four months, the government continues to be the most important U.S. problem, mentioned by 18% of Americans. But it has widened its lead over top issues such as the economy (11%) and unemployment (10%).
Eliminating ISIS: Jobs vs. Guns
Speaking about the ISIS threat recently, the White House made news when it said, "We have to address grievances terrorists exploit, including economic grievances." Basically, they identified the ISIS problem as a jobs problem.
Americans See China's Economic Power as Diminished Threat
Americans are much less likely today to say China's economic power represents a critical threat to U.S. vital interests than in 2013 and 2014. Fewer now also name China as the greatest U.S. enemy.
Seven in 10 Americans Continue to View Israel Favorably
Seventy percent of Americans view Israel favorably, in contrast with 17% viewing the Palestinian Authority favorably. Similarly, by 62% to 16% -- unchanged from 2014 -- more Americans sympathize with the Israelis than the Palestinians.
Slightly More Americans Say U.S. Is No. 1 Military Power
Nearly six in 10 Americans (59%) say the U.S. is No. 1 in the world militarily, six percentage points higher than said so in 2014.
Mentions of Terrorism Rise as U.S. Most Important Problem
The percentage of Americans mentioning terrorism as the most important problem facing the U.S. is at its highest level since January 2010, at 8%. Government dissatisfaction and the economy are still the top overall problems.
Americans Increasingly See Russia as Threat, Top U.S. Enemy
Americans now regard Russia as the greatest U.S. enemy, by a slim margin over North Korea. They increasingly view Russia's military power as a critical threat to the U.S., and their favorable ratings of Russia have sunk to 24%.
ISIS, Terrorism Seen as Graver Threats Than Russia, Ukraine
Despite escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, Americans do not see that conflict as the most critical threat to U.S. interests. ISIS and international terrorism rank higher as critical threats.