More than a decade after the 9/11 terror attacks, Americans rank international terrorism as the greatest threat to the U.S. in the next 10 years, along with Iran’s development of nuclear weapons. Majorities also perceive Islamic fundamentalism, the conflict between North and South Korea, and China’s economic power as critical […] Read more »
Far Fewer Americans Now Say Iran Is No. 1 U.S. Enemy
Half as many Americans view Iran as the United States’ greatest enemy today as did two years ago. As a result, China now edges out Iran and North Korea atop the list. CONT. Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Read more »
North Korea Least Favorable Among Nations
Americans rate North Korea the least favorably of 22 countries rated in Gallup’s 2014 World Affairs poll, with 11% having a favorable opinion of the country. North Korea took over the bottom spot from Iran, whose rating rose from 9% to 12% this year. North Korea’s favorability has not exceeded […] Read more »
As Foreign Tensions Escalate, Obama Sees a Drop
During the 2012 election, one of the perceived advantages President Obama held over Mitt Romney was the president’s seemingly firm grasp of foreign policy issues. During the summer months of the campaign, fully 47% of voters felt President Obama was better equipped to handle foreign affairs issues compared to 32% […] Read more »
South Koreans Remain Strongly Pro-American
As newly-elected President Park Geun-hye prepares to visit Washington, DC to meet with President Obama on Tuesday, South Koreans continue to express overwhelmingly positive views of the United States and its president. … A new Pew Research Center survey finds roughly eight-in-ten South Koreans (78%) have a favorable opinion of […] Read more »
Support for Using US Troops to Defend South Korea Hits All-time High
If Kim Jong-un was trying to get our attention, he’s certainly succeeded. An April 12-15 Chicago Council survey (fielded before the Boston Marathon attacks) suggests that the provocative threats from Pyongyang have had some effect on American attitudes. The number of Americans who support defending South Korea from an attack […] Read more »