Indians and Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat, survey finds
According to Pew Research, about a third of Indians say Russia is their top ally (36%), while 16% name the U.S.
A recent survey conducted by American think tank Pew Research has revealed that a significant portion of both Indians and Pakistanis perceive each other as their greatest geopolitical threat. According to the survey, 54% of Indian adults consider Pakistan to be their top threat, while 21% view China as such. In Pakistan, 43% consider India their greatest threat, with 24% also viewing Israel and China as such.
The survey, which included adults from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, also shed light on the alliances and relationships between these nations. Pakistanis identified China as their most important ally (75%), while Russia was deemed a top ally by 36% of Indians and the U.S. by 16%. Despite the strong ties between the U.S. and Pakistan, only 15% of Pakistanis hold a favorable opinion of the U.S., whereas 90% view China positively.
Indian views of Russia (58%) and President Xi Jinping (51%) were more favorable compared to their views of China. Only 12% of Pakistanis expressed confidence in President Donald Trump's judgment, while 83% held similar confidence in Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, 45% of Indians viewed the U.S. favorably, and 39% expressed confidence in President Trump.
The survey results varied among the four South Asian nations, with Sri Lankans showing the most positive view of India (79%), followed by Bangladesh (42%) and Pakistan (7%). In terms of alliances, a majority of Sri Lankans (79%) consider India their most important ally, while 63% of Bangladeshis and 7% of Pakistanis hold the same view.
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