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.
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Japanese Resilient, but See Economic Challenges Ahead
In the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese public is resilient. Indeed, a majority believe that as a result of the disaster, Japan will become a stronger nation. And while personal pessimism about the future has crept up slightly, on balance the public’s overall sense of personal well being appears little changed by the calamitous events of 2011.
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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 […]
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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 […]