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Afghans' disapproval of U.S. leadership soared to a record-high 83% in 2021 as the U.S. pulled troops out and the Taliban took over.

In the weeks after the U.S. dropped nuclear bombs on Japan, effectively ending World War II, most Americans thought the development of the atomic bomb was a good thing. But when Gallup last measured this, in 1998, attitudes were nearly reversed.

Americans see cyberterrorism as the most critical of 11 threats to U.S. vital interests. Nuclear weapons development by Iran or by North Korea are next, followed by international terrorism.

Gallup World Poll data from Africa in 2023 show that the U.S. has lost its place as the most influential global power on the continent, with China gaining ground and Russia recouping its initial losses after invading Ukraine.

Americans' partisan leanings have been stable over the past four years, with 47% identifying as Democrats or leaning Democratic and 42% identifying as Republicans or leaning Republican in 2019.

Half of Americans continue to say China is the United States' greatest enemy today, with Russia getting most of the rest of the votes.

U.S. college students, especially those in the East, outpaced the general public in opposing Richard Nixon's policies on the Vietnam War.

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Americans see much room for improvement in the nation's global position and image. The majority of Democrats are content with the nation's status, while most Republicans are dismayed.

Americans' satisfaction with their freedom has fallen since 2021, especially among women, placing the U.S. below the global median.