U.N. Continues to get Positive, though Lower, Ratings With World Public
U.N. Continues to get Positive, though Lower, Ratings With World Public January 24, 2006 NGOs get Top Ratings of All Global Actors Questionnaire/ Methodology Despite a relatively poor year for the United Nations, publics in most countries continue to view the U.N. as having a positive influence in the world,Continue Reading
In Mexico, U.S. and Canada, Public Support for NAFTA Surprisingly Strong, Given each Country Sees Grass as Greener on the Other Side
In Mexico, U.S. and Canada, Public Support for NAFTA Surprisingly Strong, Given each Country Sees Grass as Greener on the Other Side January 23, 2006 By Stephen J. Weber More than a decade after the North American Free Trade Agreement entered into force, public opinion across North America shows moderateContinue Reading
20 Nation Poll Finds Strong Global Consensus: Support for Free Market System, But also More Regulation of Large Companies
20 Nation Poll Finds Strong Global Consensus: Support for Free Market System, But also More Regulation of Large Companies January 11, 2006 Companies Seen as Having Too Much Influence on Government Questionnaire/ Methodology A new poll of 20 countries from around the world finds a striking global consensus that theContinue Reading
With Israeli Pullout, Gazans’ Support for Groups Using Terrorism Drops
With Israeli Pullout, Gazans’ Support for Groups Using Terrorism Drops January 11, 2006 Sense of Security Improves By Angela Stephens A poll of Palestinians conducted in October 2005–the month after Israel completed its pullout from the Gaza Strip–shows a significant drop in support in Gaza for groups that commit terroristContinue Reading
Poll of 27 Countries on Most Significant Events of 2005
Poll of 27 Countries on Most Significant Events of 2005 January 6, 2006 Iraq War, Tsunami, US Hurricanes Mentioned Most Methodology/Questionnaire A BBC World Service poll asked citizens of 27 countries (see below for list of countries) from around the world, “In the future, when historians think about the yearContinue Reading