International (Page 87)

short readsAug 27, 2013

Even before chemical weapons furor, Assad had little support among publics in the region

Even before Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was accused of using chemical weapons, he was widely unpopular with publics in neighboring countries.
short readsAug 22, 2013

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls

Americans have consistently opposed U.S. involvement in the Syrian conflict, but have offered a somewhat different response when asked how they would respond if there is proof that President Bashar Assad’s forces attacked civilians with chemical weapons.
short readsAug 22, 2013

Egyptians hold Saudi Arabia in high regard

Saudi Arabia has promised financial aid to the military government. Before the current turmoil, , the Egyptian public had an overwhelming positive view of Saudi Arabia.
short readsAug 21, 2013

Egyptian public to U.S. on aid: Thanks, but no thanks

The recent spate of violent military crackdowns on civilians in Egypt has apparently caused the Obama administration to begin reevaluating aid to Cairo. But when it comes to Egyptian public opinion, cutting U.S. assistance may not provide Washington with as much leverage as many think.
reportAug 19, 2013

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt

Overview With violence continuing to rage in Egypt, 51% of Americans say it is better for the United States to cut off military aid to Egypt to put pressure on the government. This is nearly double the percentage (26%) saying it is better to continue military aid to the government in order to maintain influence […]
short readsAug 19, 2013

Public social expenditures falling in most countries but still above pre-crisis levels

New economic figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development showed an increase in public spending among developed countries during the global financial crisis, but a survey of European nations indicated publics were now looking to ratchet it down.
short readsAug 16, 2013

China’s economic influence in Asia doesn’t always lead to positive feelings

Although China’s trade ties with and economic influence on its Asian and Pacific Rim neighbors are greater than ever, that’s doesn’t automatically translate into warmer feelings toward the People’s Republic among publics in the region.
short readsAug 15, 2013

Decades after war’s end, some of Japan’s neighbors still see need for atonement

On the 68th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, publics in some countries in Asia — notably South Korea and China — believe that Japan still has not sufficiently apologized for its actions during the conflict.
reportAug 11, 2013

Reached middle-class status? Start complaining about it

In China, one of the greatest economic transformations in history is taking place, as millions move from poverty into the middle class.
short readsAug 8, 2013

Greeks, stung by recession, lukewarm on U.S. relations

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of Greece visits the White House for the first time today, at a time when anti-U.S. feeling in his country is running high.

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Even before chemical weapons furor, Assad had little support among publics in the region

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls

Egyptians hold Saudi Arabia in high regard

Egyptian public to U.S. on aid: Thanks, but no thanks

Public Backs Cutoff of Military Aid to Egypt

Public social expenditures falling in most countries but still above pre-crisis levels

China’s economic influence in Asia doesn’t always lead to positive feelings

Decades after war’s end, some of Japan’s neighbors still see need for atonement

Reached middle-class status? Start complaining about it

Greeks, stung by recession, lukewarm on U.S. relations

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