WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 01st December, 2022) A plurality of Americans still view China as the top threat to the country, but the number of those seeing Russia as the number 1 threat doubled from last year, according to the Reagan National Defense Survey out Thursday.
"Despite the war in Ukraine, a plurality (43%) still Names China as the country that poses the greatest threat to the United States. However, this percentage is down from 52% in 2021, while those who name Russia doubled, to 31% from 14% in 2021," the poll said.
A new high of 82% of respondents perceive Russia as an enemy, an increase from 65% last year. In comparison, 75% of Americans view China as an enemy.
Meanwhile, 76% of respondents consider Ukraine an ally, with 57% believing that the United States should continue to support Kiev, and only 33% feeling that the US has already done enough and should direct funds to domestic problems.
At least 72% support US commitments under Article 5 of the NATO Charter, according to which an attack on one NATO member state is considered an attack on all.
