Opinion of the U.N. has grown more positive since 2007 in many countries, and nowhere have favorable ratings improved as much as in the U.S.
America’s ratings have risen north of the border, but differences persist over Afghanistan and U.S. economic influence
Many fewer among Muslim publics express confidence in bin Laden or support violence against civilians in defense of Islam
Troop increases may face considerable opposition in many NATO countries, which were opposed to Obama?s original call for more forces