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The Chatham House–YouGov Survey 2011 Summary

Core Content

The Chatham House–YouGov Survey 2011 explores British public opinion on the UK's international priorities, focusing on attitudes towards various countries and regions. It includes two types of surveys: one targeting a general population and the other targeting opinion-formers. The survey provides insights into how the public perceives the UK's relationships with different nations, including their level of favorability and the desired strength of diplomatic ties.

Main Survey Details

Survey 1: General Public (2023 Adults)

• Fieldwork Dates: 20-22 June 2011
• Methodology: Online survey
• Weighted Sample: 2023 adults
• Unweighted Sample: 2023 adults

Survey 2: Opinion-Formers (834 Adults)

• Fieldwork Dates: 17-23 June 2011
• Methodology: Online survey
• Sample Size: 834 adults

Key Findings

Favourable Countries

The survey asked respondents to select up to five countries they felt especially favourable towards. The results showed:

• Netherlands: 24% (weighted) / 23% (unweighted)
• Sweden: 23% (weighted) / 22% (unweighted)
• Norway: 20% (weighted) / 19% (unweighted)
• Switzerland: 20% (weighted) / 19% (unweighted)
• Germany: 19% (weighted) / 18% (unweighted)
• Ireland: 18% (weighted) / 17% (unweighted)
• Spain: 18% (weighted) / 16% (unweighted)
• Italy: 17% (weighted) / 15% (unweighted)
• France: 16% (weighted) / 16% (unweighted)
• Portugal: 8% (weighted) / 7% (unweighted)
• Greece: 6% (weighted) / 4% (unweighted)
• Turkey: 5% (weighted) / 4% (unweighted)
• Poland: 4% (weighted) / 4% (unweighted)
• Russia: 2% (weighted) / 2% (unweighted)
• None of them: 24% (weighted) / 23% (unweighted)
• Don’t know: 11% (weighted) / 10% (unweighted)

Unfavourable Countries

The survey also asked about countries that respondents felt especially unfavourable towards:

• Greece: 30% (weighted) / 25% (unweighted)
• Russia: 23% (weighted) / 22% (unweighted)
• Turkey: 19% (weighted) / 18% (unweighted)
• France: 16% (weighted) / 14% (unweighted)
• Ireland: 11% (weighted) / 10% (unweighted)
• Poland: 11% (weighted) / 10% (unweighted)
• Portugal: 11% (weighted) / 10% (unweighted)
• Germany: 10% (weighted) / 9% (unweighted)
• Spain: 9% (weighted) / 8% (unweighted)
• Italy: 7% (weighted) / 6% (unweighted)
• Switzerland: 3% (weighted) / 2% (unweighted)
• Netherlands: 1% (weighted) / 1% (unweighted)
• Sweden: 1% (weighted) / 1% (unweighted)
• Norway: 0% (weighted) / 0% (unweighted)
• None of them: 20% (weighted) / 17% (unweighted)
• Don’t know: 10% (weighted) / 7% (unweighted)

Desired Diplomatic Ties

Respondents were asked whether they thought the UK should have stronger, weaker, or the same diplomatic ties with various countries:

• China:

  • Stronger: 34% (weighted) / 31% (unweighted)
  • Stay the same: 39% (weighted) / 37% (unweighted)
  • Weaker: 10% (weighted) / 6% (unweighted)
  • Don’t know: 17% (weighted) / 25% (unweighted)

• Russia:

  • Stronger: 20% (weighted) / 18% (unweighted)
  • Stay the same: 49% (weighted) / 45% (unweighted)
  • Weaker: 11% (weighted) / 7% (unweighted)
  • Don’t know: 20% (weighted) / 28% (unweighted)

• United States:

  • Stronger: 20% (weighted) / 19% (unweighted)
  • Stay the same: 53% (weighted) / 50% (unweighted)
  • Weaker: 15% (weighted) / 13% (unweighted)
  • Don’t know: 12% (weighted) / 11% (unweighted)

• India:

  • Stronger: 19% (weighted) / 19% (unweighted)
  • Stay the same: 46% (weighted) / 48% (unweighted)
  • Weaker: 15% (weighted) / 14% (unweighted)
  • Don’t know: 12% (weighted) / 11% (unweighted)

Summary of Key Insights

• Favorability: The UK public generally showed more favorable attitudes towards European countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, while unfavourable sentiments were more pronounced towards non-European countries like Greece, Russia, and Turkey.
• Diplomatic Ties: There was a strong consensus among the public to maintain the status quo in diplomatic relationships with most countries, with only a small percentage advocating for either stronger or weaker ties.
• Demographic Trends: The survey included data on gender, age, and social grade, revealing that attitudes varied across these demographics, with some groups showing stronger preferences for certain countries.
• Regional Differences: Regional variations in attitudes were also noted, with London and the South showing slightly different opinions compared to other regions.

Conclusion

The survey highlights the nuanced and diverse attitudes of the British public towards international relationships. It underscores the importance of maintaining stable diplomatic ties while also reflecting the public's views on which countries are perceived as favorable or unfavourable. The data provides a valuable resource for understanding public sentiment in the context of UK foreign policy.