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Poll: Other countries expect better military, economic policies if Barack Obama elected
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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The survey of two dozen countries, conducted this spring by the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, also found a growing despondency over the international economy, with majorities in 18 nations calling domestic economic conditions poor. (article 1)
In more bad news for the U.S., people shared a widespread sense the American economy was hurting their countries, including large majorities in U.S. allies Britain, Germany, Australia, Turkey, France and Japan. (article 1)
Views of the U.S. improved or stayed the same as last year in 18 nations, the first positive signs the poll has found for the U.S. image worldwide this decade. (article 1)
The findings by the Pew Global Attitudes Project are in line with separate interviews conducted this year by The Dallas Morning News in Asia, Latin America and Africa. (article 3)
The Pew polling of more than 24,000 people found high expectations for a change in U.S. policies among traditional allies in Europe and Japan. (article 3)
Yet in 11 countries, more think China will replace the U.S. as the world's dominant superpower or has already done so than predict that will never happen. (article 2)
At the same time, China's favorable ratings have edged downward since last year, with widespread worry over its military power, pollution and human rights record. (article 2)
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Other stories about Obama, McCain and campaign:
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Story keywords
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Obama, McCain, campaign, Barack, Clinton |
Source articles
- Poll: Many in world look to US election for change (Washington Post, 06/12/2008, 497 words)
- The U.S. was the only country where most expressed... (boston.com, 06/12/2008, 378 words)
- Poll: Other countries expect better military, economic policies if Barack Obama elected (dallasnews.com, 06/12/2008, 780 words)
- ABC News: Obama Brightens World's View of U.S. (ABCNews, 06/12/2008, 462 words)
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