War & International Conflict

short readsOct 4, 2013

Most U.S. Jews believe two-state solution is possible, but many doubt leaders’ efforts are sincere

American Jews are skeptical that either Israeli or Palestinian leaders are making a sincere effort to reach a peace settlement.
reportSep 9, 2013

Opposition to Syrian Airstrikes Surges

Overview Over just the past week, the share of Americans who oppose U.S. airstrikes in Syria has surged 15 points, from 48% to 63%, as many who were undecided about the issue have turned against military action. By contrast, the share of Americans who support airstrikes remains virtually unchanged: Just 28% favor U.S. military airstrikes […]
short readsSep 5, 2013

The growing number of Syrian refugees

The number of Syrians who have left the country over the past two years. About half are under 18.
short readsSep 4, 2013

Obama makes his case for Syrian airstrikes: Is it working?

While Barack Obama has an uphill battle if he wants to win over public support for military airstrikes in Syria, there are signs that opinions may have shifted over the course of the weekend.
reportSep 3, 2013

Public Opinion Runs Against Syrian Airstrikes

Overview President Obama faces an uphill battle in making the case for U.S. military action in Syria. By a 48% to 29% margin, more Americans oppose than support conducting military airstrikes against Syria in response to reports that the Syrian government used chemical weapons. The new national survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted Aug. […]
short readsAug 30, 2013

UN approval before using military force lacks widespread global agreement

The UN Security Council failed Wednesday to reach agreement on a British-sponsored resolution authorizing approval of taking action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons. A 2011 Pew Research poll found publics in most countries surveyed did not support the principle of obtaining UN approval first.
short readsAug 28, 2013

As U.S. considers Syrian strike, support for NATO has waned

While the U.S. and several of its allies in NATO review options for military action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons, such action is reportedly not likely to be under the umbrella of NATO. Support for NATO in member countries has waned.
short readsAug 27, 2013

Even before chemical weapons furor, Assad had little support among publics in the region

Even before Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was accused of using chemical weapons, he was widely unpopular with publics in neighboring countries.
short readsAug 26, 2013

Another casualty of war in Syria—citizen journalists

Professional journalists have long faced the risks of working in harm’s way, but now conflicts like the one in Syria are claiming the lives of a new part of the media — citizen journalists.
short readsAug 22, 2013

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls

Americans have consistently opposed U.S. involvement in the Syrian conflict, but have offered a somewhat different response when asked how they would respond if there is proof that President Bashar Assad’s forces attacked civilians with chemical weapons.

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War & International Conflict

Most U.S. Jews believe two-state solution is possible, but many doubt leaders’ efforts are sincere

Opposition to Syrian Airstrikes Surges

The growing number of Syrian refugees

Obama makes his case for Syrian airstrikes: Is it working?

Public Opinion Runs Against Syrian Airstrikes

UN approval before using military force lacks widespread global agreement

As U.S. considers Syrian strike, support for NATO has waned

Even before chemical weapons furor, Assad had little support among publics in the region

Another casualty of war in Syria—citizen journalists

Possible chemical weapons use by Syria has influenced public support for action in past polls