The United States should stay out of Egypt. That seemed to be the sentiment from Americans regarding the upheaval in the Middle East nation after Egypt’s military deposed President Mohamed Morsy, according to polling conducted last month, prior to the outburst of violence this week. [cont.] Paul Steinhauser, CNN Recent […] Read more »
Walking Loudly and Carrying a Big Stick
… This female-male divergence of opinions is an enduring characteristic of polls on the use of military force and generally persists regardless of the weapons system employed, military mission undertaken, whether the intervening force is unilateral or multilateral, and the strategic objective proposed. The gap is also one that is […] Read more »
Afghan War Fatigue Hits New High, Matching Levels Last Seen in Iraq
Public criticisms of the war in Afghanistan have reached new highs in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, with two-thirds of Americans saying the war hasn’t been worth fighting and half saying it’s failed to contribute to the country’s long-term security. [cont.] Greg Holyk, ABC News Read more »
Fewer See Events in Egypt as Critical to U.S. Interests
Public interest in news from Egypt has plummeted since the early weeks of the Arab Spring in February 7-17-2013 12011. And the share of Americans saying what happens in Egypt is “very important” to U.S. interests has fallen by 10 points – from 46% to 36% – since then. [cont.] […] Read more »
Americans Want Nothing to Do With Egypt
Americans have reached a near-unanimous verdict about what the United States should do with Egypt: Stay away. A strong majority of U.S. adults think America should steer clear of Egypt after the military deposed President Mohamed Morsi, according to a United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll. Most people are unsure if […] Read more »
American International Engagement on the Rocks
Getting the American public’s attention, let alone commitment to deal with international issues is as challenging as it has ever been in the modern era. Feeling burned by Iraq and Afghanistan and burdened by domestic concerns, the public feels little responsibility and inclination to deal with international problems that are […] Read more »