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Global Public Opinions on U.S. Policies

1. Support for Fighting ISIS: A median of 62% globally supported U.S. military efforts against ISIS, with the highest backing in the Philippines, South Korea, and Vietnam.
2. Criticism of Post-9/11 Interrogation Practices: A median of 50% worldwide opposed U.S. interrogation methods post-9/11, labeling them unjustified. Americans were outliers, with 58% viewing them as justified.
3. Views on Personal Freedoms: A global median of 69% held a favorable view of the U.S., but criticism of U.S. personal freedoms policies increased in Western Europe, partly due to surveillance concerns.
4. President Obama's Leadership: Obama's approval was strongest in Europe, Africa, and Latin America, but his ratings declined in Israel (from 71% to 49%) and China (44% favorable).

China's Global Image

1. Mixed Global Ratings: A median of 55% of non-Chinese respondents viewed China positively, though stronger support was seen in Africa and Latin America.
2. Human Rights Concerns: Across 39 countries, a median of 45% believed China does not respect individual freedoms, with widespread criticism in Europe and North America.
3. Age and Political Gaps: Younger populations in many nations were more positive toward China, while partisans (e.g., Republicans) viewed China more critically.

Trade and Defense in Asia

1. TPP Support: A U.S. median of 49% favored the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with highest support in Vietnam (89%) and lowest in Malaysia (38%).
2. Economic vs. Military Priorities: Most Asian nations preferred stronger economic ties with China than the U.S., except Japan and the Philippines, which leaned toward the U.S.
3. Defense Pivot: Vietnam and the Philippines strongly supported increased U.S. military presence, while Malaysians opposed it due to fears of conflict with China.
4. Allies' Trust in U.S. Defense: In Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, 73%, 73%, and 66% respectively trusted the U.S. to defend them in a conflict with China.