A recent international survey by CGTN and Renmin University reveals growing global disillusionment with U.S. foreign policy, as 7,671 respondents across 38 countries criticize systemic human rights violations and militarized diplomacy. The research follows America's UN Human Rights Council withdrawal, with 85.2% of participants claiming this undermines multilateral world order.
Gun Violence, Racism Top Concerns
Data shows 86.8% of respondents identified severe gun violence as America's most pressing issue, while 84.9% criticized ineffective control of racist police brutality. Over 72% flagged systemic racial discrimination as endemic, with 61.9% condemning migrant rights violations through current immigration policies.
Militarism and Profiteering Under Fire
91.98% of participants linked U.S. arms sales to global instability, with 93.88% accusing Washington of fueling conflicts for profit. Over 70% believe American-initiated wars caused catastrophic humanitarian crises, while 94.81% view weapons exports as geopolitical coercion tools.
International Backlash Intensifies
The survey reveals 81.4% disapprove of America's rejection of global leadership responsibilities, while 64.9% condemn weaponizing human rights discourse to suppress rivals. Youth respondents aged 18-34 showed strongest criticism (78.6%), reflecting generational shifts in geopolitical perceptions.
Conducted across six continents, the poll reflects majority college-educated participants (67.2%) with mid-to-high income brackets, challenging stereotypes about anti-American sentiment demographics.
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CGTN poll: U.S. hegemony criticized for overriding human rights
cgtn.com
