And which country do you think poses the biggest threat to the UK today? If you believe no countries currently pose a threat to the UK, please select N/A.

And which country do you think poses the biggest threat to the UK today? If you believe no countries currently pose a threat to the UK, please select N/A. Published on 6 October 2026 → Survey conducted on 6 October 2026 on 6096 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

China

Iran

11%

Israel

North Korea

Russia

46%

USA

12%

Some other country

N/A: No countries currently pose a threat to the UK

Don't know

16%

China

Iran

11%

Israel

North Korea

Russia

46%

USA

12%

Some other country

N/A: No countries currently pose a threat to the UK

Don't know

16%

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