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Pew Research Center Poll - Middle East & International Affairs Analysis

Date: April 5, 2011

Key Findings Summary:

1. Libya Poll:

   • Public Ambivalence: 50% approved U.S./NATO airstrikes; 37% disapproved (little change from prior week).
   • Partisan Divide: Democrats (+10pts) increasingly support airstrikes; Republicans (+6pts) show growing opposition.
   • Goal Clarity: Support for clear objectives plummeted across all groups (-9pts from prior poll), with Democrats turning "negative" (-9pts).

2. Middle East Protest Impact:

   • Mixed Public Views: 42% believe protests lead to improvements; 43% disagree.
   • Partisan Split: Democrats (+11pts) more optimistic; Republicans (+24pts) more pessimistic about U.S. impact.

3. US Middle East Policy Priorities:

   • Top Goals (81%/67%): Preventing terrorism & attacks on civilians.
   • Divided Issues (Neutral/Conservative): Democrats lean toward anti-interventionist policies.
     • Republicans/Conservatives: Prioritize low oil prices (75%) and protecting Israel (51%).
     • Progressives: Fewer support protecting Israel (33%); Muslim populations view it as less important.
   • Demographics: Higher-income groups prioritize oil prices (57%); young voters less interested in promoting democracy.

4. Afghanistan Stagnation:

   • Continued Support Gap: 53% favor troop drawdown vs. 44% wanting stabilization.
   • Partisan Alignment: Republicans (+5pts) support staying longer; Democrats move toward drawdown.

Cross-Cutting Insight: The Middle East turmoil and Libya operation highlighted deep partisan polarization and inconsistent messaging on foreign policy objectives.