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February 23, 2021

Majority of Americans Confident in Biden’s Handling of Foreign Policy as Term Begins

Most Americans say it’s important for other countries to respect U.S. and that Biden will help improve U.S. image

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Majority of Americans Confident in Biden’s Handling of Foreign Policy as Term Begins
At start of his presidency, Biden draws more public confidence than Trump in 2017 – but less than Obama in 2009 – for his handling of world affairs
Most Americans say it’s important for other countries to respect U.S. and that Biden will help improve U.S. image
Most Americans favor compromises with allies, but public is divided on active global role for U.S.
Stark partisan divides in confidence that Biden will do the ‘right thing’ regarding world affairs
Wide partisan divides in confidence in Biden and his recent predecessors on handling world affairs
Broad public confidence in Biden on several aspects of U.S. foreign policy, less so when it comes to China
Biden draws more confidence on improving relations with allies than on other foreign policy issues
Sizable majority of Americans say Biden presidency will lead to more positive views of U.S. globally
Most Americans say it’s important that the U.S. is respected by other countries
Over three-quarters of Americans say the U.S. should play a shared leadership role in the world
Consistent share of Americans support the U.S. playing a shared leadership role in the world
More Democrats than Republicans support compromising with allies
Republicans and Democrats split on U.S. role in world affairs
Democrats far more likely than Republicans to see benefits from working with other countries
Majorities say U.S. benefits from being a member of NATO, UN, World Health Organization
Wide partisan gap on views of U.S. membership in international organizations
Protecting American jobs, reducing the spread of disease and preventing terror attacks are top foreign policy priorities among U.S. adults
Amid coronavirus pandemic, more Americans from both parties see curbing infectious disease as a top priority since 2018
Older Americans prioritize most foreign policy issues
Sharp partisan divides in foreign policy priorities

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