The Redistribution of Hope
Global Publics Embrace Social Networking
In regions around the world – and in countries with varying levels of economic development – people who use the internet are using it for social networking. Other forms of technology are also increasingly popular: cell phone ownership and computer usage have grown significantly across the globe over the last three years, and they have risen dramatically since 2002. Consistently, these technologies are especially popular among young people.
Report Finds Global Embrace Of Social Networking
Ben Franklin’s Nation
In Cables, a More Savvy Washington
Muslims offer mixed views on Hamas, Hezbollah, reject al Qaeda
Muslim Publics Divided on Hamas and Hezbollah
Extremist groups Hamas and Hezbollah continue to receive mixed ratings from Muslim publics. However, opinions of al Qaeda and its leader, Osama bin Laden, are consistently negative; only in Nigeria do Muslims offer views that are, on balance, positive toward al Qaeda and bin Laden.
The Wisdom of the Smart Crowd
Obama’s Push for Arms Pact Tests Ability to Set Foreign Policy
Beveridge’s children
Next, a NATO-Russia Strategic Concept
Ukraine’s President Blamed For Derailing Democracy
Sultan of the Muslim World
To Achieve U.S. National Security Objectives in Afghanistan, Focus on Kashmir
Global leadership: Brazil enters the power surge of women
A Girl, a School and Hope
Obama Says U.S. Has Stake in Indonesian Democracy, Prosperity
The Indonesia Opportunity
In Indonesia, fans of Obama have high hopes for visit
An opportunity to reconnect in Indonesia
Obama’s India trip stirs fears in Pakistan about power balance
India’s prosperity reflects 2 sides of coin
Whispers Behind the Welcome
Dilma Rousseff set to win Brazil election. Did she really need Lula to play the gender card?
More political ads paint China as benefiting from weak U.S. economy
33% Indians perceive Pakistan as greatest threat: poll
Obama, U.S., popular in India: Poll
The Davutoglu effect
Indians See Threat From Pakistan, Extremist Groups
More than seven-in-ten Indians have confidence in Barack Obama and about two-thirds express a favorable opinion of the U.S. Indians are also upbeat about their country’s economic situation and its role in world affairs. Still, most say India faces major challenges, including crime and corruption. And there are widespread concerns about Pakistan and extremist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.