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    Americans and Europeans Differ Widely on Foreign Policy Issues

    Introduction and Summary A multinational survey conducted in association with the International Herald Tribune and Council on Foreign Relations Europeans have a better opinion of President George W. Bush than they did before the Sept. 11 attacks, but they remain highly critical of the president, most of his policies, and what they see as his […]

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    The Commons of the Tragedy

    The speech covers our basic findings about how people used the Internet immediately after 9/11.

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    In Wartime, the People Want the Facts

    Four months into the war, a review of news coverage reveals that over time Americans are getting fewer facts and more opinion — a narrow range of opinion, at that — from newspapers, magazines and television. At the same time, polls show the press losing a measure of the respect it had gained in …

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    Return to Normalcy?

    Over time the press is inching back toward pre-September 11th norms of behavior.

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    Americans Favor Force in Iraq, Somalia, Sudan and……

    Introduction The public expects and supports continued military action to combat terrorism. No less than 92% think the United States will have to use military force to reduce the threat of terrorism, even if Osama bin Laden is captured or killed. The perception that the fight against terrorism remains unfinished also is reflected in the […]

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    Holidays Online 2001

    Online Holiday shopping grew this season from the previous, though Internet users also increasingly use the Internet during the holiday season to search for information on travel, holiday crafts, recipes and traditions.

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    America Admired, Yet Its New Vulnerability Seen As Good Thing, Say Opinion Leaders

    Overview Opinion leaders around the world believe that the events of Sept. 11 opened a new chapter in world history, but their views about the United States and its struggle with terrorism reflect a more familiar love-hate relationship with America. Influentials in much of the world, except for Western Europe, see mixed public attitudes toward […]

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    America Admired, Yet Its New Vulnerability Seen As Good Thing, Say Opinion Leaders

    Introduction and Summary   Opinion leaders around the world believe that the events of Sept. 11 opened a new chapter in world history, but their views about the United States and its struggle with terrorism reflect a more familiar love-hate relationship with America. Influentials in much of the world, except for Western Europe, see mixed […]