Transatlantic Trends - Takeaways From Public Opinion for NATO’s Path Forward
July 09, 2024
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GMF’s annual “Transatlantic Trends” study offers insights into the European and American perspectives on NATO and transatlantic defense cooperation.
Amid a confluence of global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the heightened polarization of domestic politics, the survey reveals robust public support for a three-pronged approach to European security, articulating NATO’s collective defense capabilities, the United States’ sustained engagement, and a stronger EU.
While negative views of Russia and China prevail, younger generations hold more positive views of these two countries, and the expectation that US global influence will wane significantly is prevalent.
The following analysis delves deeper into these findings and provides policy recommendations ahead of the NATO summit in Washington, DC.