April 6, 2009
Americans are about as concerned about Iran’s and North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and drug violence in Mexico as they are about the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and international terrorism in general. At least 8 in 10 Americans express ...
April 3, 2009
Roughly 8 in 10 Americans say they are concerned about drug violence in Mexico, including 51% who are very concerned. Americans residing in the Southern and Western parts of the United States express the greatest concern.
April 1, 2009
President Barack Obama began his first multi-stop international trip with 61% of Americans approving of his handling of foreign affairs -- up 7 points since February. His approval rating for handling the economy (56%) is down slightly, though it ...
March 13, 2009
For the seventh straight year, most Americans -- now 65% -- believe the United Nations is doing a “poor job” of addressing the problems it has before it. Only 26% say it is doing a “good job.” Despite this, most still want the organization to ...
March 3, 2009
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Israel and the West Bank this week, 63% of Americans view Israel favorably, contrasted with 73% who view the Palestinian Authority unfavorably. When choosing sides, 59% support Israel vis-à-vis the ...
March 3, 2009
Americans rate Great Britain (36%) just ahead of Canada (29%) when asked to choose which country is the most valuable U.S. ally. More generally, 89% have a favorable opinion of Great Britain, but Prime Minister Gordon Brown -- visiting the White ...
February 19, 2009
Before President Barack Obama’s decision this week to send additional U.S. forces to Afghanistan, a majority of Americans (52%) perceived the situation there to be going very or moderately badly; 70% thought the Taliban would retake control if ...
February 19, 2009
Canada is President Barack Obama’s first foreign destination since he took office, and it also happens to be the country Americans view most favorably. Canada’s 90% favorable rating is nearly matched by Great Britain’s 89%. Ratings of Russia and ...
February 18, 2009
Among the goals for President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as they travel to Canada and Asia this week is to broaden U.S. trade. Americans take a slightly more negative (47%) than positive (44%) view of foreign trade, ...
February 18, 2009
Gallup Polls underscore the precarious situation Mexico is facing regarding its stability and rule of law. In 2008, more Mexicans than in 2007 said gangs and drug trafficking are present in their areas, and more than 4 in 10 residents said their ...
