2009 Commentary

Little Support for Terrorism Among Muslim Americans

Recent events have raised questions about the threat of homegrown terrorism in the U.S., but survey results show that Muslim Americans overwhelmingly reject extremism.

Negative Views of U.S. Unchanged in Turkey

But Some Signs of Improvement

Global Warming Seen as a Major Problem Around the World Less Concern in the U.S., China and Russia

Less Concern in the U.S., China and Russia

Europeans and Americans Share Concerns About Iran’s Nuclear Program

Russians Less Worried

Obama Popular in Japan, China and South Korea

But Only Modest Improvements in U.S. Image

Americans and Western Europeans Agree on Afghanistan-Pakistan Extremist Threat

Consensus Despite Divisions on Afghan War

Obama’s Nobel Prize

The Peace Prize award is another sign of the president’s international appeal; his election lifted America’s image around the globe

Obama Addresses More Popular U.N.

Ratings Improved the Most in the U.S.

U.S. Image Improved in Canada

But Many Differ With Obama on Afghanistan

Declining Support for bin Laden and Suicide Bombing

Many fewer among Muslim publics express confidence in bin Laden or support violence against civilians in defense of Islam

Few in NATO Support Call For Additional Forces in Afghanistan

Troop increases may face considerable opposition in many NATO countries, which were opposed to Obama?s original call for more forces

Obamamania Missing in Muslim World

Only Modest Changes in U.S. Image in Predominantly Muslim Countries

Positive Aspects of U.S. Image

Certain Elements of America’s Image are Broadly Popular

Obama Unlikely to Find a Quick Fix for U.S. Global Image

President Will Face Challenges on Economic Crisis, Other Issues

Optimism and Obstacles for Obama in Europe

Few in Pakistan Support Extremists

But Few Favor Military Confrontation

Eastern Europe

A Crisis of Confidence in Capitalism?

The Global Middle Class

Views on Democracy, Religion, Values, and Life Satisfaction in Emerging Nations

Views of Venezuela’s Chavez Have Hardened in the Region — and at Home

Venezuelan President’s Popularity Has Declined in Latin America

Ideological Gaps Over Israel on Both Sides of Atlantic

As Obama Takes Office, Global Press Turns to Regional Concerns

European Worries About Reliance on Russian Energy Were Already High

Before Israel’s Invasion, Hamas Popularity Was Waning Among Its Neighbors — Even in Gaza Itself