Will China overtake the US as the most powerful nation? Here’s what Americans think
- Jayanta Kalita
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM Feb 02, 2026, 12:02 IST IST
US President Donald Trump’s recent actions in Venezuela sent shockwaves across the international community, underscoring a renewed focus by the Trump administration on Central and South America.
Yet this strategic shift appears to contrast with how Americans themselves perceive global priorities. According to a survey conducted by a leading Washington-based think tank, most Americans still regard North America — home to the US mainland — as more important than other regions of the world.
Yet this strategic shift appears to contrast with how Americans themselves perceive global priorities. According to a survey conducted by a leading Washington-based think tank, most Americans still regard North America — home to the US mainland — as more important than other regions of the world.
