
Historical context often plays a significant role in shaping perceptions. For example, countries with longstanding alliances with the U.S., such as Japan, South Korea, and several Western European nations, tend to hold positive views of the U.S. due to shared security agreements and economic ties. Conversely, nations with histories of tension or intervention, like Russia and parts of the Middle East, often express lower favorability toward the U.S.
China’s favorability is similarly nuanced. Many African nations view China positively due to its significant investment in infrastructure and trade relations under the Belt and Road Initiative.
To read the study and see how these countries rated the U.S. on several other dimension search for the July 2024 paper from Pew Research Titled "Comparing Views of the U.S. and China in 24 Countries.”