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American Public Supports
International Cooperation, United Nations as Cornerstones of U.S. Foreign Policy
October 23, 2006 -- According to two polls
released this week, broad majorities of Americans support the United Nations and
working with other countries.
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Strong Support among American Public for International
Institutions
October 12, 2006 -- There is strong support for international institutions among
the American public. According to a Chicago Council on Global Affairs study
released on October 11, an overwhelming majority of Americans favor
multilateralism and cooperation with international institutions.
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Americans See Energy Policy as Harmful to the Environment and
the Global Economy
August 8, 2006 -- A recent poll, taken in 19 countries, by WorldPublicOpinion.org, indicates that citizens are concerned about the impact
that current energy policies have on the global economy, environment and
security.
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U.S. Public Opinion and Climate Change
July 19, 2006 -- A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center explores
American attitudes on one of the world's most pressing concerns: climate change.
The study shows that the general public recognizes that the world's temperature
is increasing, but Americans disagree on what is causing these temperature
changes.
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Poll Shows American Image Abroad Declining, Lack of Concern About Climate Change
June 30, 2006 -- A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals some
striking observations about world public opinion on a range of global issues and
about American image abroad.
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Americans Support International Courts and
Tribunals
May 17, 2006 -- According to a
recent poll released by WorldPublicOpinion.org, a broad majority (76 percent) of the
American public supports the idea of having an international body or court to
monitor whether countries are adhering to international treaties.
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World Public Recognizes Climate Change as a Pressing Problem
May 12, 2006 -- A new poll conducted in 30 countries by GlobeScan reveals
that an overwhelming majority of people recognize that climate change is a
serious problem. The results also reveal a shift in the attitudes of
Americans concerning the changes in weather patterns
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Americans
Recognize Importance of Foreign Assistance
May 9, 2006 -- A new poll released by Zogby International shows that a
majority of Americans recognize foreign aid as an investment that can be
a successful tool to improve America’s image abroad and enhance our national
security.
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New Index
Reveals the Public’s Priorities for U.S. Foreign Policy
April 20, 2006 -- The Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index, a
public opinion poll supported by the Ford Foundation and Foreign Affairs,
revealed that Americans are primarily concerned with helping other nations
recover from natural disasters, cooperating with others to solve environmental
and health related problems, and improving the treatment of women in other
countries.
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Americans Embrace Collaborative Approach
to Foreign Policy
April 11, 2006 -- Recent public opinion poll results released by the Program
on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) reinforce the notion that a majority of
Americans embrace a collaborative and principled approach to U.S. foreign
policy.
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Americans Support Greater Efforts to
Stop Genocide in Darfur
March 30, 2006 -- As the crisis in Sudan worsens by the minute, a new poll by Zogby International shows that an increasing number of Americans support greater
and more collaborative efforts to stop the killing in Darfur.
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Poll Gives U.S. Influence Mixed Reviews
on World Stage
February 17, 2006 -- New BBC poll results show that many countries,
including our traditional allies, view the United States as a negative influence
in the world today, second only to Iran. This continuing trend has
wide-ranging implications for our ability to cooperatively engage others in
solving global problems.
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BBC News Poll Ranks Most Important Events of 2005
January 12, 2006 -- A recent BBC World
Service survey polled citizens of 27 countries, asking the question, “In the
future, when historians think about the year 2005, what event of global
significance do you think will be seen as most important?” Respondents from
around the world volunteered similar answers.
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PEW Results: Public Looking Inward as Support for UN
Declines
December 15, 2005 -- In a recent poll conducted by the PEW Research Center,
the public expressed resounding concern about America’s role in the world, U.S.
image, and the role of the United Nations.
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UN Convention against Corruption Takes
Effect; U.S. Not Yet Ratified
December 14, 2005 -- Today the UN Convention against Corruption - the first
international legally binding tool for reclaiming stolen assets - took effect,
90 days after Ecuador became the 30th country to ratify.
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U.S. Ratifies UN Protocol on Human Trafficking
November 21, 2005 -- Earlier this month, the
United States welcomed an opportunity for global cooperation and became the 95th
country to ratify the United Nations protocol on human trafficking. The U.S.
has set an example for remaining nations to join and speak up for the women and
children whose voices have been suppressed.
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UN Plays a Crucial Role Investigating Syria’s Part in Hariri Killing
November 10, 2005 --
Since the tragic assassination of Rafik Hariri in February, the United Nations
has played a vital role in the investigation.
This task would not have been
able to be carried out alone by Lebanon, the United States, the European Union
or the Arab League due to the lack of capacity or objectivity required for such
a case. On October 31, 2005, the UN Security Council unanimously voted on a
resolution, which obliges Syria’s full-fledged cooperation with the
investigation.
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Public Support for Diplomatic Democracy Promotion
October 14, 2005 -- A recent poll from the Program on International Policy
Attitudes (PIPA) concludes that the American public supports a diplomatic and
pragmatic approach to democracy promotion. Findings also revealed that
Americans do not believe that democracy promotion should be the number one
priority of US foreign policy.
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UN Plays Critical Role in Hurricane Relief
October 13, 2005 -- The international contribution to the Hurricane Katrina
relief effort has been incredible. With over 155 countries and
international institutions offering financial assistance as well as donations of
essential supplies, the UN is best equipped in coordinating and executing
the relief efforts. No other institution has the capacity and
experience to deal with disasters on such a large scale.
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Public Concerns about U.S. Foreign Policy “Too Strong to Be Ignored”
August 9, 2005 -- Results of the June 2005 Public Agenda Confidence in U.S.
Foreign Policy Index show that Americans support using more cooperative,
diplomatic approaches to solve global problems and are eager to improve their
country’s image abroad. The first in a series tracking changing American
sentiment toward foreign policy, this poll highlights the widening gap between
policymakers’ focus and the public’s concerns.
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Poll Explores Global Perceptions of U.S.
July 8, 2005 -- Newly released results of the Pew Global Attitudes 2005 poll
reveal mixed global feelings toward the United States and its policies.
Key findings relate to America’s ability to engage constructively with the
world around it.
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Poll Reveals American Support for Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 5, 2005 -- Just one day prior to the convention of the 2005 G8 Summit,
the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) released polling
results that reveal overwhelming, bipartisan support for the U.S. to join
other G8 countries in limiting emissions of greenhouse gases. PIPA also
found strong American support for the McCain-Lieberman version of the Climate
Stewardship Act and U.S. participation in the Kyoto Treaty, two pieces of
legislation whose goal is to limit emissions.
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Poll Finds Americans Support Greater U.S. Commitment to Fight World Poverty
June 29, 2005 -- The poll conducted by the Program on International
Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at the University of Maryland and Knowledge Networks
concluded that Americans support a greater U.S. commitment to funding the
global fight against poverty. As the
G8 Summit draws
near, this represents a nod towards President Bush, giving him the popular
support to commit more resources to poverty reduction and development
assistance than ever before.
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Gap Remains: Both Africans and Americans Support UN Intervention in Darfur
- Policymakers Inactive
June 28, 2005 -- The Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at
the University of Maryland and GlobeScan Incorporated released results
of public opinion polls showing that both Africans and Americans support UN
intervention in Darfur to stop the violence. Yet there remains a
disconnect between public support and U.S. policymakers’ inaction.
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Poll Shows Negative Feelings Toward U.S. On Rise
June 6, 2005 -- In the poll, conducted by GlobalScan and University of
Maryland's Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA), a majority of
the 23,000 respondents in 23 countries want the United States to have a
decreased influence in the international community.
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Encouraging Sign for Strong US
Involvement in ICC Investigation of Atrocities in Sudan
June 2, 2005 -- Deputy Secretary Robert Zoellick spoke positively about
the ICC’s role in Darfur in a recent Q&A session. He called the Court
a “useful deterrent” that could serve as a tool to stop the violence in
Darfur. By
referring Darfur to the ICC, he said the international community sends
“a signal about accountability” to the perpetrators of the violence.
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Attitudes towards U.S. - Islamic Relations
May 30, 2005 -- At a recent Conference on US-Islamic World Relations in
Qatar, Steven Kull of PIPA’s comments reinforced the fact that the majority
of the American public wants a principled and engaged foreign policy, even
with respect to the Middle East and the Islamic community.
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World Opinion on UN Security Council Expansion
March 22, 2005 -- A recent poll by BBC World Service that surveyed 23
countries revealed that a broad majority of people around the world support
the addition of new permanent members to the Security Council.
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Community of Democracies to Meet in Santiago
February 22, 2005 -- The group of more than one hundred democratic countries
will hold its Third Ministerial Meeting in Santiago, Chile in May 2005 to
discuss ways of consolidating and expanding democracy worldwide.
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Genocide in Darfur and American Public Opinion
February 17, 2005 -- A December 2004 survey conducted by
the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) concludes that three out of
four Americans favor UN-coordinated military intervention in Sudan.
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President Bush Speaks on Second Term Multilateralism
January 25, 2005 -- On December 1st, 2004 President Bush met with Canadian
Prime Minster Paul Martin in an effort to smooth relations and discuss trade
disputes between their respective, neighboring countries. Following the meeting,
the President delivered a speech in which he not only demonstrated a renewed
political enthusiasm for strengthening international institutions, but also gave
several indications that his administration would conduct a more multilateral
foreign policy during his second term in office.
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U.N. Role Vital in Global Cooperation in Response to
Disasters but Organization Needs More Tools
January 25, 2005 -- December's Tsunami disaster highlights the critical role
the UN plays in coordinating aid and assistance, but demonstrates the need for
better early warning and rapid response tools.
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