Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan survives no-confidence vote
Japanese Resilient, but See Economic Challenges Ahead
In the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese public is resilient. Indeed, a majority believe that as a result of the disaster, Japan will become a stronger nation. And while personal pessimism about the future has crept up slightly, on balance the public’s overall sense of personal well being appears little changed by the calamitous events of 2011.
Most Japanese Worried About Radiation Poisoning, Poll Shows
US image in Japan up sharply after quake: poll
US poll finds most Japanese believe quake will make country stronger despite economic impact
Amid bombings, Pakistan turns to conspiracies
Can a Palestinian Spring Bring Middle Eastern Peace?
Egypt to Open Its Gaza Border
The Numbers Still Aren’t Good
US, Pakistan try to repair ties after bin Laden
U.S. image largely unimproved in Middle East after ’Arab Spring’
U.S. Falls Out of Favor With NATO Ally
Our view: Palestinian-Israeli conflict hardens
Muslim World Is Unsure of Obama, Poll Finds
Arab Spring Fails to Improve U.S. Image
Support for democracy is high throughout much of the Middle East, but the Arab Spring has not led to an improvement in America’s image in the region. Instead, in key Arab nations and in other predominantly Muslim countries, views of the U.S. remain negative. On balance, extremist groups also viewed negatively, although they receive significant levels of support in some countries.
Spring 2011 Survey Data
23-Nation Survey Conducted March 18 – May 15, 2011 Late Spring survey refers to a follow-up survey in Pakistan conducted May 8-15, 2011.