Israeli and Palestinian Conflict

Public Says U.S. Does Not Have Responsibility to Act in Syria

Israel Support Unchanged in Wake of Gaza Conflict

Strong on Defense and Israel, Tough on China

Tea Party and Foreign Policy

Palestinian Statehood: Mixed Views, Low Visibility

Public Still Sympathizes More with Israel

Views of Middle East Unchanged by Recent Events

Public Remains Wary of Global Engagement

Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP

Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues

Section 4: Foreign Policy

U.S. Seen as Less Important, China as More Powerful

Isolationist Sentiment Surges to Four-Decade High

Section 4: U.S. Allies and Country Favorability

U.S. Seen as Less Important, China as More Powerful

Isolationist Sentiment Surges to Four-Decade High

Section 5: Obama’s Handling of Foreign Policy

Ideological Gaps Over Israel on Both Sides of Atlantic

Modest Backing For Israel in Gaza Crisis

No Desire for Greater U.S. Role in Resolving Conflict

Many Americans Uneasy with Mix of Religion and Politics

69% Say Liberals Too Secular, 49% Say Conservatives Too Assertive

Section IV – Religious Beliefs

American Attitudes Hold Steady in Face of Foreign Crises

Strong Support for Israel - No Surge in Terror Concerns or Boost for Bush

Americans’ Support for Israel Unchanged by Recent Hostilities

Domestic Political Distemper Continues

Religion A Strength And Weakness For Both Parties

Public Divided on Origins of Life

Foreign Policy Attitudes Now Driven by 9/11 and Iraq

Eroding Respect for America Seen as Major Problem

Part Six: Other Issues – Mideast, China, Trade

A Year After Iraq War

Mistrust of America in Europe Ever Higher, Muslim Anger Persists

Additional Findings and Analyses

Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus

Growing Number Says Islam Encourages Violence Among Followers

III. Religion, Belief and Policy

Views of a Changing World 2003

War With Iraq Further Divides Global Publics

Domestic Concerns will Vie with Terrorism in Fall

Criticisms of Bush and Congress as Job Worries Increase

Other Important Findings and Analysis

American Views of the Mideast Conflict

by Andrew Kohut, Director
Special to The New York Times

Record Public Interest in Middle East Conflict