Americans back airstrikes, but oppose use of U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria

Americans are steadfastly opposed to sending U.S. ground troops to fight ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but an overwhelming number of people continue to support the U.S.-led airstrikes against the terrorist group, a new CNN/ORC International poll shows. While less than four in 10 Americans favor sending U.S. ground troops […] Read more »

Slightly Fewer Back ISIS Military Action vs. Past Actions

Americans’ 60% approval for U.S. military action against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, commonly known as ISIS, is slightly below their average 68% approval for 10 other U.S. military operations Gallup has asked about using this question format. Americans have been a bit less supportive of recent military actions […] Read more »

Obama’s Handling of Terrorism Faulted by More Americans

For the first time in his presidency, Americans disapprove of President Obama’s handling of terrorism, as discontent about his management of foreign affairs and the fight against Sunni militants in Iraq and Syria weighs on an anxious and conflicted public concerned about plunging into another protracted war, according to the […] Read more »

Is Obama tough enough in dealing with ISIS?

Despite his speech announcing his strategy to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) last week, President Obama receives criticism for his most recent foreign policy challenge – the situation with the ISIS militants – and his approval ratings on handling terrorism and foreign policy […] Read more »