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Poll Shows Declining Support for U.S.-Japan Alliance

12/4/2025

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A poll by the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney surveyed 1,000 people in four countries, showing a decline in support for the U.S. alliance.
In Japan, 47% say the alliance makes them feel more secure, down 5 points from last year.
Despite domestic concerns and negative views of China, respondents back coordinated security responses.
59% of Japanese respondents say their government is too lenient toward China.

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Story summary

A poll by the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney surveyed 1,000 people in four countries, showing a decline in support for the U.S. alliance.
In Japan, 47% say the alliance makes them feel more secure, down 5 points from last year.
Despite domestic concerns and negative views of China, respondents back coordinated security responses.
59% of Japanese respondents say their government is too lenient toward China.