Trump's global impact: Divided opinions from India to Europe

Donald Trump, the new president of the U.S., raises hopes for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. According to the ECFR survey, 62 percent of Indians and 54 percent of Saudis believe that Trump will bring stability to these regions. Similar beliefs are held by the people of China and South Africa.

In countries like India, Brazil, and China, Trump is seen as a symbol of a new world order. Mark Leonard from ECFR notes that these countries have gained agency they could only dream of before. In Europe, however, enthusiasm is much lower.

In Europe, including the UK and Switzerland, only 24 percent of residents believe that Trump will bring peace to Ukraine. As many as 40 percent of citizens from 11 EU countries believe that his return to power is not good news. This is due to differences in the perception of democratic values.

In countries like India and China, Russia is perceived as an ally. Sixty-one percent of Indians and 39 percent of Chinese see Russia as a partner sharing common values. According to 71 percent of Indians, Russia's influence will grow, which shows the changing balance of power in the world.

In South Africa and India, 72 percent of citizens believe that America under Trump's leadership is on the rise. In Europe, however, only 29 percent of Britons and 38 percent of Swiss share this view. This shows how different expectations are regarding the new U.S. administration.

China is perceived as the future power of the 21st century. Eighty-one percent of Chinese and 77 percent of Russians believe that the People's Republic of China will dominate in the coming decades. Even in the U.S., opinions are divided, which indicates global changes in the balance of power.