Japan survey: U.S. seen as second largest threat to world peace

A survey by the Japan Press Research Institute reveals that 26.8% of Japanese respondents view the United States as the greatest threat to world peace. This figure represents a significant increase from the 6.6% recorded in fiscal 2024.

China remains the top concern, cited by 32.5% of participants. Russia fell to third place with 18.3%, while North Korea was ranked fourth at 9.1%. An official from the institute attributed the rising perception of the U.S. as a threat to the unpredictability of President Donald Trump’s actions.

Regarding leadership, 82.5% of those surveyed believe Donald Trump is having a negative impact on the world. Additionally, 76.7% of respondents expressed a sense of crisis regarding a potential contingency in Taiwan.