foreign policy opinion briefings / http://backend.userland.com/rss ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½WebTeam Americans' favorable rating of China has declined for a second consecutive year, tying for the lowest in Gallup's trend. /poll/287108/fewer-regard-china-favorably-leading-economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/287108/fewer-regard-china-favorably-leading-economy.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:30:00 GMT Egyptians increasingly oppose U.S. aid and doubt America's commitment to Arab self-determination. However, Egyptians' approval of U.S. leadership is significantly higher this year than in 2008. /poll/157592/opinion-briefing-egyptians-skeptical-intentions.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/157592/opinion-briefing-egyptians-skeptical-intentions.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT ÓÅÃÛ´«Ã½surveys show that Arabs in countries where major revolts did not take place last year largely believe the protests and revolts in the Arab world left the countries involved worse off -- in contrast to Arabs in countries where uprisings took place. /poll/157400/opinion-briefing-arabs-doubt-benefits-uprisings.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/157400/opinion-briefing-arabs-doubt-benefits-uprisings.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMT A majority of Libyans (54%) approve of U.S. leadership and favor military aid from the West. More than six in 10 consider al-Qaeda and former Gadhafi regime members a serious threat to the country's future. /poll/156539/Opinion-Briefing-Libyans-Eye-New-Relations-West.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/156539/Opinion-Briefing-Libyans-Eye-New-Relations-West.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:00 GMT Latin Americans' optimism about U.S.-Latin America relations under U.S. President Barack Obama and their overall job approval rating of the U.S. president are at new lows ahead of the 2012 Summit of the Americas. /poll/153857/Opinion-Briefing-Latin-America-Relations.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/153857/Opinion-Briefing-Latin-America-Relations.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT Five years after Mexico launched an aggressive war on drugs, Mexicans are less likely to report drugs and gangs where they live, but they are also less likely to feel safe. /poll/153743/Opinion-Briefing-Future-Mexico-Drug-War.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/153743/Opinion-Briefing-Future-Mexico-Drug-War.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 GMT Two-thirds of Israelis and Palestinians say they support the peace process, but mutual dislike for each other's leaders, doubts about the U.S. as an impartial broker, and skepticism about the possibility of peace are key barriers. /poll/153548/Opinion-Briefing-Israeli-Palestinian-Conflict.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/153548/Opinion-Briefing-Israeli-Palestinian-Conflict.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT Iraqis' satisfaction with their living conditions dropped considerably in 2011, potentially increasing the likelihood of unrest in the country. Many Sunnis have also lost faith in Iraq's government and judicial system. /poll/153128/Opinion-Briefing-Discontent-Division-Iraq.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/153128/Opinion-Briefing-Discontent-Division-Iraq.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:00:00 GMT Eight percent of Iranians approve of U.S. leadership -- still one of the lowest ratings the U.S. receives worldwide. While 46% support cutting ties with countries that impose economic sanctions on Iran, 31% do not. /poll/153002/Opinion-Briefing-Iranians-Outlook-Relations.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/153002/Opinion-Briefing-Iranians-Outlook-Relations.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:15:00 GMT While most Egyptians (79%) supported protests to overthrow former President Hosni Mubarak, they have different views about the transitions of fellow Arab League countries. /poll/152879/Opinion-Briefing-Egyptians-Arab-Spring.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/152879/Opinion-Briefing-Egyptians-Arab-Spring.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT