Russia perceived as U.S. enemy number one

Russia has edged out North Korea as the country Americans consider to be the United States’ greatest enemy – with 18% putting it first
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What country do you consider to be greatest enemy of U.S. today?

2015 2014 2012 2011

Russia 18% 9% 2% 3%

North Korea 15% 16% 10% 16%

China 12 20 23 16

Iran 9 16 32 25

Iraq 8 7 5 7

ISIS* 4

Syria 4 3

Afghanistan 3 5 7 9

Other 14 13 9 14

No opinion 13 11 12 10
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Americans’ perceptions of Russia’s military power

Critical threat

2004 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Barack Obama Vladimir Putin

18% 23% 29% 32% 49%
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Source: Gallup

Pictures: Getty Images

*Countries in which ISIS operates

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