Question

I am now going to read you some different arguments about the alliance relationship with the United States. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
  5. 100%
Australia’s alliance with the United States makes it more likely Australia will be drawn into a war in Asia that would not be in Australia’s interests
2011
2015
2019
2022
2023
2024
73
25
58
37
5
69
30
77
21
74
24
75
23
The alliance relationship with the United States makes Australia safer from attack or pressure from China
2011
2015
2019
2022
2023
2024
57
39
4
53
39
7
56
42
64
35
61
37
63
35

Indicates change in mode: see 2024 Methodology.

  • Agree
  • Disagree
  • Neither agree nor disagree
  • Don’t know / no view
Total
All groups

Observation

Australians’ views of the United States and the alliance defy simple characterisation. Although more than six in ten (63%) say that the alliance makes Australia safer from attack or pressure from China, when they look to the future, three-quarters (75%) also believe the alliance makes it more likely Australia will be drawn into a war in Asia.

Data

Compare different demographics, years, categories, and responses.

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