I was quite surprised by a new poll released by Pew regarding the US and Obama as viewed by the world.
There have been many a thread by our fellow posters claiming that Obama has made the US a joke in the view of the world. But, the opposite is true.
World 'largely favours' US and Obama
A recently-released global survey of 40 countries by the Pew Research Center finds that large numbers of people have a favourable opinion of the United States, its economy and the US-led fight against the Islamic State.
Overall, the US is largely seen in a positive light, with a global median of 69% of people saying they viewed the US favourably. That's up from 65% in 2013 and 2014, says Pew.
But when it comes to the issue of post-9/11 interrogation techniques - which many consider to be torture - the US has received a worldwide rebuke.
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When it comes to the US-led fight against Islamic State, the US enjoys broad support.
A median of 62% of people around the world say that they support US military actions against the Islamic State group. That figure is compared to the 24% of people who oppose US-led efforts against the group in Iraq and Syria.
While the Iraq war that raged a decade ago was largely unpopular, majorities in America's key European allies are supportive of the campaign.
A near-majority of people in important Middle Eastern allies are supportive as well.
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The US president, however, enjoys widespread support that, in many places, has been growing - except for in one country.
Mr Obama's popularity in Israel has taken a nosedive in Israel over the past 12 months. Last year, he had the backing of 71% of Israelis. But this year, only 49% gave him the thumbs-up.
However in India the opposite is true. Over the past year, his popularity in that country jumped from 48% to 71%. He's seen his popularity grow in 14 of the surveyed countries.
Considering people in all 40 countries around the world, Mr Obama has the backing of a median of 69% of people (much higher than his approval rating in the US).
In all the countries surveyed in the EU and sub-Saharan Africa, half or more support the American president. In 29 countries, majorities said they were confident that Mr Obama would do the right thing when it came to world affairs.
World largely favours US and Obama
Well, I guess that blows the far right's theory about the world view of Obama and the US.
As somebody who isn't exactly nuts about "O" and his performance, maybe I've been to hard on the guy, maybe he just kinda sucks.
There have been many a thread by our fellow posters claiming that Obama has made the US a joke in the view of the world. But, the opposite is true.
World 'largely favours' US and Obama
A recently-released global survey of 40 countries by the Pew Research Center finds that large numbers of people have a favourable opinion of the United States, its economy and the US-led fight against the Islamic State.
Overall, the US is largely seen in a positive light, with a global median of 69% of people saying they viewed the US favourably. That's up from 65% in 2013 and 2014, says Pew.
But when it comes to the issue of post-9/11 interrogation techniques - which many consider to be torture - the US has received a worldwide rebuke.
<snip>
When it comes to the US-led fight against Islamic State, the US enjoys broad support.
A median of 62% of people around the world say that they support US military actions against the Islamic State group. That figure is compared to the 24% of people who oppose US-led efforts against the group in Iraq and Syria.
While the Iraq war that raged a decade ago was largely unpopular, majorities in America's key European allies are supportive of the campaign.
A near-majority of people in important Middle Eastern allies are supportive as well.
<snip>
The US president, however, enjoys widespread support that, in many places, has been growing - except for in one country.
Mr Obama's popularity in Israel has taken a nosedive in Israel over the past 12 months. Last year, he had the backing of 71% of Israelis. But this year, only 49% gave him the thumbs-up.
However in India the opposite is true. Over the past year, his popularity in that country jumped from 48% to 71%. He's seen his popularity grow in 14 of the surveyed countries.
Considering people in all 40 countries around the world, Mr Obama has the backing of a median of 69% of people (much higher than his approval rating in the US).
In all the countries surveyed in the EU and sub-Saharan Africa, half or more support the American president. In 29 countries, majorities said they were confident that Mr Obama would do the right thing when it came to world affairs.
World largely favours US and Obama
Well, I guess that blows the far right's theory about the world view of Obama and the US.
As somebody who isn't exactly nuts about "O" and his performance, maybe I've been to hard on the guy, maybe he just kinda sucks.
