INTERVENTION IN ASIA
The view of the US's role in the world has deteriorated both internationally and domestically Mid-East role.
- The war in Iraq: an average of 73% of respondents disapproved (57% in the US). Disapproval was strongest in Argentina and France, while people in Nigeria, Kenya and the Philippines were more likely to approve.
- Detainees in Guantanamo: 67% disapproved (50% in the
US). Backing for America on this issue was highest in
Nigeria, where 49% approved.
- Israeli-Hezbollah war: Washington'
s role met with approval from
respondents in Nigeria and Philippines, but on average
65% disapproved across the 25 countries (50% in the US).
- Iran's nuclear programme: again, support for US actions appeared strongest in Kenya (62%), Nigeria (53%) and the Philippines (52%). But, overall 60% of respondents disapproved (50% in the US).
- Global warming: more than 80% of respondents in Argentina, France and Germany disapproved compared to 56% overall (54% in the US). But the White House had 50% or more support among those polled in Nigeria, Kenya, the Philippines and South Korea.
- North Korea's nuclear
programme: opposition to US policy was strongest among
respondents in Argentina and Brazil. On average across the
25 countries 54% disapproved (43% in the US).
When asked about US military presence in the Middle East,
an average of 68% of respondents across the 25 countries answered that
it "provokes more conflict than it prevents".
In Nigeria, 49% of respondents said it was a "stabilising
force", as did 41% in the Philippines, 40% in Kenya and 33% in the US.
