Economic issues dominate Americans’ concerns about the nation’s future. Americans say the economy (17%) is their greatest worry or concern for the future of the United States, followed by the federal debt (11%). Five percent or more also mention jobs and international wars and conflicts. [cont.] Alyssa Brown, Gallup Read more »
Public Remains Opposed to Arming Syrian Rebels
Broad majorities continue to oppose the U.S. and its allies sending arms and military supplies to anti-government groups in Syria. Last Thursday’s announcement that the U.S. would aid the rebels has not increased public support for action, and majorities of all partisan groups are opposed. Overall, 70% oppose the U.S. […] Read more »
Americans Disapprove of U.S. Decision to Arm Syrian Rebels
The slight majority of Americans — 54% — disapprove of the Obama administration’s decision to send direct military aid to Syrian rebels fighting against the Syrian government, while 37% approve. Those who are following the situation in Syria closely — about half of the public — are significantly more likely […] Read more »
Syria: Obama’s ‘Red Line’ vs. American Reluctance
… Some have advocated for a heightened U.S. presence in Syria through providing military supplies and conducting airstrikes against Hezbollah and government forces fighting the anti-government group, while others feel the U.S. should refrain from involving itself in the conflict. … Based on recent polling, Americans side with former position […] Read more »
Polls Show Chemical Weapons Affect Public’s View on Syria
The Obama administration, which had long resisted sending weapons to antigovernment forces in Syria’s civil war, has announced plans to supply the rebel forces with small arms after concluding that the troops of President Bashar al-Assad have used chemical weapons against them. The shift in administration policy on Syria seems […] Read more »
U.S. vs. China: Strengths and Weaknesses
When U.S. President Barack Obama meets with newly installed Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday and Saturday in California, Obama will find himself interacting with an increasingly confident China that seeks a “new type of great power relationship,” as Xi recently remarked. As these leaders work to forge a new relationship, […] Read more »