In the long term, which country do you think is the biggest threat to global peace?

In the long term, which country do you think is the biggest threat to global peace? Published on 19 August 2026 → Survey conducted on 19 August 2026 on 5763 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

China

Iran

Israel

North Korea

Russia

39%

USA

24%

Some other country

Don't know

14%

China

Iran

Israel

North Korea

Russia

39%

USA

24%

Some other country

Don't know

14%

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