--- title: "Britons see US as threat to global peace, survey finds" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "United Kingdom" published: "2026-11-05T11:46:00.564Z" source_reported: "2026-11-05T10:17:52.000Z" updated: "2026-11-05T11:46:00.564Z" trust_score: 80 critic_score: 77 hype_score: 30 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-05T12:30:28.659002+00:00" --- # Britons see US as threat to global peace, survey finds *Perception of the United States as a threat has more than doubled in two years, according to NatCen research.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. Trust 80: includes named researcher, NatCen survey document, and multiple independent outlets reporting the 74% figure. - Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77: explains relevance, separates facts, provides specific figures, and is clearly written. - Hype 30 of 100, lower is better. Hype 30: language is measured; headlines match article content without sensational exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - 74% of Britons now view the United States as a serious threat to global peace, according to the NatCen British Social Attitudes survey. - This figure represents a more than doubling from 36% in 2024, with the perceived threat level rising significantly during Donald Trump's second term. - The survey indicates a shift in British public opinion, with 42% favouring closer ties with western Europe over the US for national interests. - For military and defence, 46% chose closer ties with the EU, compared to 10% for the US. A significant majority of Britons now perceive the United States as a serious threat to global peace, according to the NatCen British Social Attitudes survey. The latest findings show 74% of respondents hold this view, a substantial increase from 36% in 2024. This heightened concern coincides with a shift in British public opinion regarding international relationships and defence. The survey, conducted by the National Centre for Social Research, also found that 89% of Britons view Russia as a threat, 78% view Israel as a threat, 75% view Iran as a threat, and 62% view China as a threat. For the UK's best interests, 42% of respondents believe closer ties with western Europe are most beneficial, while only 9% favour closer ties with the US. When considering military and defence interests specifically, 46% opted for closer ties with the EU, whereas 10% chose the US. ## Differing views on US threat level While the NatCen British Social Attitudes survey states 74% of Britons consider the US a threat to global peace, one digest from Korrespondent.net reported that 62% of respondents consider China to be a threat to the world, 89% to Russia, 78% to Israel, and Iran. This digest did not specify the percentage for the US. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre-rated outlets covered this story. The right-rated report, a digest, did not mention the specific figure of 74% of Britons viewing the US as a threat, nor did it detail the increase from 36% in 2024. It also omitted the findings on closer ties with western Europe versus the US for national and defence interests. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 67% (4) - Centre: 16% (1) - Right: 17% (1) 7 of 13 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-05T12:30:28.659002+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 5 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-05T13:00:42.666Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led with the finding that a vast majority of Britons, 74%, see Donald Trump's America as a serious threat to global peace. They highlighted that this perception has more than doubled since 2024. The reports quoted Sophia Gaston, foreign policy researcher and author of the report, who stated that "the post-Cold War peace that endured for so many years no longer shapes the country’s worldview." They also noted Gaston's observation that Britons have "undoubtedly become more favourable towards Europe" and that "in a clear break with the post-Brexit era, people have a clearer understanding of what the EU is and value practical ties in a world shaped by conflict." The Independent (US) and The Independent reports also included details on defence spending and generational divides on military service willingness. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The single right-rated report, a digest from Korrespondent.net, mentioned that 62% of respondents consider China to be a threat to the world, 89% to Russia, 78% to Israel, and Iran. It did not specify the percentage of Britons who view the US as a threat. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 2 - unknown: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Document](https://document.no/2026/11/05/fa-unge-briter-er-villige-til-a-forsvare-landet-i-krig) — Few Young Britons Are Willing to Defend the Country in War - [leftfootforward.org](https://leftfootforward.org/2026/11/overwhelming-majority-of-brits-see-trumps-america-as-a-serious-threat-to-global-peace) — Overwhelming majority of Brits see Trump's America as a serious threat to global peace - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate - [Dorset Eye](https://dorseteye.com/three-quarters-of-uk-public-see-trumps-america-as-the-threat-to-world-peace) — Three Quarters of UK Public See Trump's America as the Threat to World Peace - [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4926253-bolee-dvukh-tretei-brytantsev-schytauit-ssha-uhrozoi-myru-vo-vsem-myre) — More than Two Thirds of the British View the US as a Threat to World Peace - [nin.rs](https://nin.rs/svet/vesti/128338/istrazivanje-skoro-75-odsto-britanaca-smatra-sad-ozbiljnom-pretnjom-globalnom-miru) — Almost 75 Percent of Britons Consider the US a Serious Threat to Global Peace, Twice as Many as Two Years Ago - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/11/05/almost-75-of-britons-view-us-as-serious-threat-to-global-peace) — Almost 75% of Britons view US as serious threat to global peace - [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/svijet/neprijatelji-na-sve-strane-skoro-75-britanaca-vidi-sad-kao-ozbiljnu-prijetnju-svjetskom-miru) — ENEMIES ON ALL SIDES Almost 75% of Britons See the US as a Serious Threat to World Peace - [nsuzivo.rs](https://nsuzivo.rs/region-i-svet/istrazivanje-skoro-75-odsto-britanaca-smatra-sad-ozbiljnom-pretnjom-globalnom-miru) — Survey: Nearly 75 Percent of Britons Consider the US a Serious Threat to Global Peace - [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/11/5/7249324) — Survey: Over 70% of Britons See US as a Serious Threat to World Peace - [Great Yorkshire Radio](https://greatyorkshireradio.co.uk/uk/almost-75-of-britons-view-us-as-serious-threat-to-global-peace) — Almost 75% Of Britons View US As Serious Threat To Global Peace - [HuffPost UK](https://huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/brits-trumps-america-serious-threat-peace_uk_6ae853d3e4b0ac29e447ce71) — Vast Majority Of Brits Now See Trump's America As A Serious Threat To Global Peace - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trump-usa-threat-world-peace-british-survey-b3079270.html) — Almost three-quarters of Brits view US as serious threat to world peace, survey finds - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/trump-usa-threat-world-peace-british-survey-b3079270.html) — Almost three-quarters of Brits view US as serious threat to world peace, survey finds ## Questions **What percentage of Britons see the US as a threat to global peace?** According to the NatCen British Social Attitudes survey, 74% of Britons now consider the United States a serious threat to global peace. This figure has more than doubled from 36% recorded in 2024. **How do British views on the US compare to other countries?** The survey found that 74% of Britons view the US as a threat, which is lower than Russia (89%) but comparable to Israel (78%) and Iran (75%), and higher than China (62%). **What are British views on international alliances?** For general national interests, 42% of Britons favour closer ties with western Europe, compared to 9% favouring closer ties with the US. For military and defence interests, 46% chose closer ties with the EU, while 10% chose the US. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Britons see US as threat to global peace, survey finds", https://mediabias.news/conflict/britons-see-us-as-threat-to-global-peace-survey-finds