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American Character Gets Mixed Reviews: U.S. Global Image in 2005

The report summarizes international views of the United States and Americans based on a 16-country survey conducted in spring 2005. Key findings include:

1. Mixed Global Image: While the US image improved modestly in some regions, it remained largely negative overall, especially in Muslim nations. Canada and traditional Western allies (UK) generally held more favorable opinions than Muslims did. China often had the most positive overall rating.

2. Resilience of Anti-Americanism: Opposition to the US was particularly strong in the Middle East and some parts of Asia. Anti-Americanism was widely linked, especially outside these Muslim countries, to President Bush's low approval ratings. Lower US unilateralism perceptions persisted across most surveyed countries.

3. Policy Support and Concerns: Support for US-led anti-terrorism efforts was broadly positive, though varied within regions (slightly higher in Muslim countries affected by terrorism). However, publics in many Western European countries and Spain were increasingly weary of the Iraq war. U.S. policies generally increased favorability in parts of Asia and India following the tsunami relief effort.

4. Concerns about US Unilateralism and Unpopularity: Majorities in most European countries believed the U.S. often ignored their interests. Canadians increasingly expressed doubts about the U.S., seeking more independence. The report highlights common cultural stereotypes linking Americans negatively (greed, violence, rudeness) with fewer using positive labels (hardworking, inventive) to describe their own countrymen in some countries.