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Pew Survey Reveals Indians and Pakistanis View Each Other as Principal Geopolitical Adversaries

A Pew Research survey published on August 14, 2026, found that Indians and Pakistanis regard each other as their primary geopolitical adversaries. The survey highlighted deep-seated distrust and contrasting global alliances between the two nations. The findings underscore a persistent lack of mutual confidence in peaceful relations.

The survey, conducted by Pew Research, revealed that a majority of Indians and Pakistanis see the other country as their main geopolitical threat. Unfavorable opinions dominate across the border, with India marking Pakistan as the major threat and Pakistan responding in kind. The survey also noted that about a third of Indians name Russia as their top ally (36%), while 16% name the U.S. The Hindu reported these findings, while the Times of India provided additional context on the historical tensions and distrust between the two nations.

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IndependentTimes of IndiaAug 14, 06:23 PM

80 years on, still enemy No. 1: What Indians and Pakistanis think of each other

A recent survey by Pew highlights that Indians and Pakistanis regard each other as their principal geopolitical adversaries. Unfavorable opinions dominate across the border, with India marking Pakistan as the major threat while Pakistan responds in kind. There is a notable distrust regarding the other’s dedication to peaceful relations, amplified by contrasting global alliances influencing each country’s strategic outlook.

IndependentThe HinduAug 14, 01:14 PM

Indians and Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat, survey finds

According to Pew Research, about a third of Indians say Russia is their top ally (36%), while 16% name the U.S.