Trade and foreign investment engender both faith and skepticism around the world, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 44 nations. Global publics generally agree that international commercial activity is a good thing, particularly people in developing and emerging economies. But not everyone is convinced, especially in advanced […] Read more »
Global Opposition to U.S. Surveillance and Drones, but Limited Harm to America’s Image
Revelations about the scope of American electronic surveillance efforts have generated headlines around the world over the past year. And a new Pew Research Center survey finds widespread global opposition to U.S. eavesdropping and a decline in the view that the U.S. respects the personal freedoms of its people. But […] Read more »
Majority of Cuban Americans say embargo has not worked
A Florida International University poll released today indicates that Cuban Americans in Miami would welcome changes in U.S. relations with Cuba, while they still support some elements of current U.S. policy. Most respondents of the 2014 FIU Cuba Poll expressed strong support for increased contact between U.S. citizens, including Cuban […] Read more »
Is the public really learning to love globalization?
Responses from our May 2014 TRIP Snap Poll of international relations (IR) scholars present an interesting contrast to public opinion on NAFTA’s effect on the U.S and Mexican economies over the past 20 years. Scholars overwhelmingly agree that NAFTA has been good for both the U.S. (79 percent) and Mexican […] Read more »
Poll Shows Free Trade Is Tricky Terrain for Both Parties
Democrats in Congress have distanced themselves from President Barack Obama’s trade agenda. But that hasn’t created much of an opening for traditionally more pro-trade Republicans. Only 48% of Republican respondents in a new Wall Street Journal/NBC poll say they would support a candidate who sees free trade as a way […] Read more »
Bipartisan Support for Increased U.S. Sanctions against Russia
As the Obama administration announces new economic measures against Russian officials and companies, the public supports increased U.S. economic and diplomatic sanctions by a 53% to 36% margin. But by roughly two-to-one (62% to 30%), Americans oppose sending arms and military supplies to the Ukrainian government. CONT. Pew Read more »