Afghanistan

Filtered by:

reportJun 25, 2011

Afghanistan War Jumps Back into Headlines

Though the economy topped the mainstream news agenda, Obama’s troop drawdown announcement gave Afghanistan its biggest week of coverage in a year. And while mainstay subjects—the campaign and the Mid-East—continued to make news, the surprise arrest of one of the FBI’s most wanted dominated the end of the week.
short readsJun 22, 2011

Wars Caused Federal Debt

Far more Americans say wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed to the national debt than say the same about government spending or tax cuts.
reportJun 21, 2011

U.S. Image in Pakistan Falls No Further Following bin Laden Killing

America’s image among Pakistanis remains poor, and most disapprove of the U.S. raid that killed bin Laden. Extremist groups also remain unpopular, although support for using the Pakistani military against extremists has waned. Most name India as the top threat to Pakistan. Overall, the public mood in Pakistan is grim – 92% are dissatisfied with the country’s direction.
reportJun 21, 2011

Record Number Favors Removing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan

Overview As President Obama prepares to announce his policy for drawing down U.S. forces in Afghanistan, the percentage of Americans who favor removing the troops as soon as possible has reached an all-time high in Pew Research Center surveys. For the first time, a majority (56%) says that U.S. troops should be brought home as […]
short readsJun 7, 2011

Americans Cite War Costs as Top Reason for U.S. Debt

Six-in-ten Americans say that the cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed a “great deal” to the U.S. debt.
reportMay 3, 2011

More Optimism about Afghanistan, But No Boost in Support for Troop Presence

Overview The killing of Osama bin Laden has bolstered the public’s confidence on two fronts: that the government can prevent a possible terrorist attack, and that the U.S. will succeed in achieving its goals in Afghanistan. However, the public’s basic views about U.S. forces in Afghanistan and the threat of terrorism in the United States […]
reportApr 5, 2011

Goal of Libyan Operation Less Clear to Public

Overview Two weeks after U.S. and NATO forces began military operations in Libya, the public’s reaction to the situation remains mixed. Half (50%) say the United States and its allies made the right decision in conducting airstrikes in Libya, while 37% say it was the wrong decision – a balance of opinion virtually unchanged from […]
short readsDec 14, 2010

Far Fewer Democrats Support Keeping Troops in Afghanistan

Just 35% of Democrats support keeping U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, down from 50% in June.
reportNov 30, 2010

Voting in Foreign-Policy Oblivion

While it is not unusual for foreign policy to take a back seat during difficult economic times, the absence of concern at a time when American troops are fighting a war in Afghanistan, and the threat of terrorism remains high is remarkable.
reportNov 1, 2010

The Media Roar into the Midterms

Attention to the crucial midterm congressional elections reached new heights last week, accounting for nearly half the overall news coverage. The top stories also included the economy, a new terror plot, the conflict in Afghanistan and fresh revelations about the BP oil disaster that dominated coverage in the summer.

REFINE YOUR SELECTION