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India far more pro-US than Pakistan, Pew survey finds
Indians are three times more likely than Pakistanis to view the United States favourably, according to a Pew Research Centre survey across 36 countries. In India, 45 per cent of adults had…
The Story in Brief
Indians are three times more likely than Pakistanis to view the United States favourably, according to a Pew Research Centre survey across 36 countries. In India, 45 per cent of adults had a favourable opinion of the US, compared with just 15 per cent in Pakistan. The survey, conducted between February and May 2026, included 3,566 respondents in India and 1,039 in Pakistan.
Overall, 45 per cent of respondents across all countries viewed India positively, led by Sri Lanka at 79 per cent. Pakistan was the most negative, with 91 per cent unfavourable. Among Americans, opinion on India was almost evenly split: 45 per cent favourable, 50 per cent unfavourable. In India, only 23 per cent viewed China favourably, while 36 per cent named Russia as the top ally.
The Indian Opinion
Some coverage may oversimplify the India-Pakistan comparison as a simple popularity contest. The real story is sharper: India sees the US as a partner despite trade friction; Pakistan overwhelmingly backs China, with 90 per cent favouring Beijing. Meanwhile, Indian respondents ranked Russia as their top ally, showing New Delhi’s multi-alignment. A useful test: will the trade deal with Washington shift Indian public opinion when the next Pew poll comes around? That number will tell us more than any flag-waving.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, indiatoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
