New Delhi, July 9 -- A major new survey shows the United States is seen as the most important ally by people in 15 countries, but also viewed as the greatest threat by those in eight nations.

The Pew Research Center asked 31,938 adults across 25 countries to name their nation's top ally and biggest threat without suggesting choices. Israel showed the strongest US support with 95% naming America as their main ally, followed by Japan (78%) and South Korea (89%).

However, neighbors Canada and Mexico both rank the U.S. as their primary threat (59% and 68% respectively), while paradoxically also calling it their top ally (55% and 37%).

Canada's view of the U.S. as a threat has nearly tripled since 2019, jumping from 20% to 59%, while Mexico...