Asia’s Stunning Rejection: Why Most Countries No Longer See The U.S. As A Democracy Model

A recent survey reveals that most people in six out of nine Asian countries now doubt whether the U.S. is still a shining example of democracy. While India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh still hold onto some positive views, countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia have grown skeptical, with Singapore and Malaysia showing the most disapproval. The shift in opinion is striking, as traditional U.S. allies and former colonies are increasingly questioning America's democratic values, reflecting a broader decline in the U.S.'s image as a global democracy leader.

Many people in Asian nations think that while American democracy was once a model for other democracies to imitate, it is no longer.

Many think it has never been a good model.

All told, according to Statista's Katharina Buchholz, this indicates that most Asian countries, six out of nine polled by the Pew Research Center, no longer view the United States as a model of democracy.

Three South Asian nat...