A landslide 93.1% of global respondents oppose U.S. attempts to create a Cold War-style military alliance in Asia, according to a CGTN poll. The survey reveals widespread support for peaceful dialogue over what critics call an 'Asian version of NATO'—a move many see as destabilizing the region.
Why it matters: The Asia-Pacific has endured centuries of foreign intervention. Now, 93.3% agree that security shouldn’t come at neighbors’ expense—a clear rebuke to Washington’s recent efforts to expand military partnerships through summits and proposed NATO-linked offices in Tokyo.
Soundbite: “NATO must be disbanded. It has no reason to exist,” one netizen wrote, capturing the sentiment of 91.2% who warn against U.S.-driven militarization. Critics argue NATO’s outreach to Japan, South Korea, and Australia risks turning the region into what the poll describes as a geopolitical “menu” for superpower rivalry.
Context: The findings highlight generational divides. Younger respondents emphasized climate cooperation and tech innovation over “vintage 20th-century alliances.” As one analyst quipped: “Why try to sell a flip phone in the 5G era?”
Why it matters: The Asia-Pacific has endured centuries of foreign intervention. Now, 93.3% agree that security shouldn’t come at neighbors’ expense—a clear rebuke to Washington’s recent efforts to expand military partnerships through summits and proposed NATO-linked offices in Tokyo.
Soundbite: “NATO must be disbanded. It has no reason to exist,” one netizen wrote, capturing the sentiment of 91.2% who warn against U.S.-driven militarization. Critics argue NATO’s outreach to Japan, South Korea, and Australia risks turning the region into what the poll describes as a geopolitical “menu” for superpower rivalry.
Context: The findings highlight generational divides. Younger respondents emphasized climate cooperation and tech innovation over “vintage 20th-century alliances.” As one analyst quipped: “Why try to sell a flip phone in the 5G era?”
