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Summary of the Pew Global Attitudes Survey (July 23, 2009)

Core Content

The Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Survey, conducted from May 18 to June 16, 2009, reveals a notable improvement in the United States' global image, largely attributed to the confidence in President Barack Obama. This survey, covering 25 countries, highlights the shift in public perception, especially in the Muslim world, and evaluates opinions on key global issues, including foreign policy, economic conditions, and attitudes toward terrorism and extremism.

Main Findings

U.S. Image and Obama's Leadership

• The U.S. image has improved in most regions, with favorable ratings now comparable to levels before George W. Bush's presidency.
• Western Europe saw the most significant rise in favorable ratings, with countries like France, Germany, and Britain showing marked improvements.
• In Latin America, Africa, and Asia, the U.S. image has also improved, especially in Indonesia, where favorable ratings nearly doubled due to Obama's family ties.
• In predominantly Muslim countries, the U.S. image has improved, but Middle Eastern countries like Turkey, the Palestinian territories, and Pakistan still hold strong negative views.

Confidence in Obama

• Confidence in Obama's foreign policy judgments is widespread, with 85% of Japanese and 81% of South Koreans expressing confidence in him.
• In many countries, confidence in Obama is higher than in George W. Bush, especially in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, and Indonesia.
• In Israel, confidence in Obama remains slightly lower than in Bush, and in the Palestinian territories, it only marginally improves.

Cairo Speech Impact

• The Cairo speech had a limited impact on U.S. image in most countries.
• In Israel, the speech led to a drop in favorable ratings of the U.S., while in the Palestinian territories, it had a minor positive effect on confidence in Obama.
• In Turkey, the speech did not significantly alter public opinion.

U.S. Policies and International Support

• Policies such as closing Guantanamo and withdrawing troops from Iraq have received strong international support.
• Sending more troops to Afghanistan is the only policy that does not garner broad global approval, with majorities opposing it in most countries.
• In the Middle East, while many expect Obama to be fair, Israel and Jordan remain skeptical.

Expectations on Multilateralism and Global Influence

• Publics around the world generally expect the U.S. to be multilateral in its approach, but most believe the U.S. does not consider their country's interests in foreign policy.
• The U.S. global footprint is still seen as a negative influence in most countries, except India and Kenya, where it is viewed more positively.

Economic Issues

• Economic dissatisfaction is widespread, with most countries reporting negative views on their national economies.
• China and India are exceptions, with high satisfaction levels.
• Indonesia and Nigeria show significant improvement in economic perceptions since 2008.
• The U.S. economy is seen as negatively impacting other nations' economies, except India, where it is viewed as a positive influence.

Climate Change and Globalization

• Majorities in most countries believe Obama will take significant steps to address climate change.
• There is strong support for globalization and international trade, though many also believe their governments should protect their economies from foreign influence.

Key Countries and Trends

Conclusion

The survey indicates that while the U.S. image has improved globally, especially due to Obama's leadership, there is still widespread skepticism about the U.S. global influence and economic impact. The Cairo speech had limited effect, and economic concerns remain the dominant issue across most nations.