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Global Sentiment Shifts: Trump’s Re-Election Sparks Doubts

1/17/2026

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Global perceptions shifted after U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) survey.
In India, approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s victory fell from 84% to 53%.
Among Europeans, 49% doubt positive outcomes for their countries, signaling growing pessimism.
Security concerns are rising, with 55% fearing a major European war.
Russia's view of Europe shifted dramatically, with 51% now seeing Europe as an adversary.

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Story summary

Global perceptions shifted after U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) survey.
In India, approval of U.S. President Donald Trump’s victory fell from 84% to 53%.
Among Europeans, 49% doubt positive outcomes for their countries, signaling growing pessimism.
Security concerns are rising, with 55% fearing a major European war.
Russia's view of Europe shifted dramatically, with 51% now seeing Europe as an adversary.