Heading into the third and final presidential election debate, few Americans believe that international concerns are among the most important problems facing the country. However, the public has definite views on international issues. And there are some sharp differences between Republicans and Democrats.
A solid majority of Russians see attending protests as an opportunity to speak out about how the government is run, and more than half specifically approve of the mass demonstrations that followed the December 2011 parliamentary vote, which was marred by fraud allegations. Nonetheless, 72% of Russians voice a favorable opinion of Vladimir Putin.
America’s ratings have risen north of the border, but differences persist over Afghanistan and U.S. economic influence
The American public has long expressed strong support for Israel. In a survey conducted earlier this month during the conflict in the Gaza Strip, 49% of Americans said they sympathized more with Israel in its dispute with the Palestinians, while just 11% sympathized more with the Palestinians and 15% said they sympathized with neither side. […]
Prior to the Bhutto Assassination, Public Opinion Was Increasingly Opposed to Terrorism
And Negative Views of Musharraf Are on the Rise
Surveys in 15 Countries Find Most Have Favorable Views of the Agency – Though Not in the Middle East
But Support for Terrorism and Anti-Semitism are Widespread
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