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As today's world grows more interconnected, international understanding is more vital than ever.
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Surveys related to foreign policy and global issues have included: the first-ever, nationwide, random sample survey of Muslim Americans; attitudes of the U.S. electorate on Iraq and other foreign-policy issues, vis-à-vis the presidential campaign; and views of America's image from around the world.
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Dec 20, 2012 - Read top findings from 2012 based on surveys conducted in 21 countries by the Pew Research Center Global Attitudes Project and studies of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
Dec 12, 2012 - Many global publics use social networking sites to share their views on popular culture. Expressing opinions about politics, community issues and religion is particularly common in the Arab world.
Dec 10, 2012 - The U.S. public wants Washington to ratchet up the pressure on Beijing, but history suggests that there are geo-political constraints to doing so.
Dec 04, 2012 - While Europeans reacted to President Obama's re-election with a mixture of excitement and relief, his presidency has not closed the long-running transatlantic values gap in areas such as use of military force, religion, and individualism.
Nov 26, 2012 - Much of the world cheered the November 6 re-election of U.S. president Barack Obama. But the president's honeymoon may be short lived.
Nov 01, 2012 - As economic and geopolitical competition grows between the U.S. and China, Americans say they want to get tougher with China on economic issues and the Chinese hold a more negative view of relations with the U.S., according to a Pew Global Attitudes Project study.
Oct 23, 2012 - This year's presidential election may not turn on foreign policy, but the world certainly has a stake in the outcome, writes Bruce Stokes, Director of Pew Global Economic Attitudes.
Oct 16, 2012 - As China prepares for its once-in-a-decade change of leadership, the Chinese public is increasingly concerned about political corruption and inequality, and expresses reservations about China's relations with the United States, a new Pew Global Attitudes Project report finds.
Sep 21, 2012 - In a piece for Foreign Policy, Richard Wike of the Pew Global Attitudes Project looks at why the Muslim world hasn't warmed toward America in recent years.
Sep 19, 2012 - View a slideshow of international opinion about Obama and his re-election run, from the Pew Global Attitudes Project.
Sep 18, 2012 - Despite generally positive assessments of U.S.-China relations, tthe U.S. public is more concerned than experts about China's growing economic strength. About half say the Asian nation's emergence as a world power poses a major threat to America according to a report from the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project.
Sep 10, 2012 - The economic euphoria in India over the last few years has suddenly soured. Although still relatively upbeat compared with many other countries, the Indian public's confidence in their country's direction and future economic growth has declined significantly since last year.
Aug 09, 2012 - A new survey of Muslims conducted by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life in 39 countries and in over 80 languages sheds new light on beliefs and practices across the globe. Muslims, who comprise nearly a quarter of the world's population, share many core beliefs, but some of their practices and opinions about Islam reveal a diversity of views.
Jul 12, 2012 - The economic mood is exceedingly glum all around the world. A median of just 27 percent think their national economy is doing well, according to a survey in 21 countries. Those in emerging markets are more upbeat than those in the European Union and the U.S. The global economic crisis also has eroded support for capitalism.
Jul 10, 2012 - More than a year after the first stirrings of the Arab Spring, there continues to be a strong desire for democracy in Arab and other predominantly Muslim nations, according to a new report from the Pew Global Attitudes Project. A substantial number in key Muslim countries also want a large role for Islam in political life. Meanwhile, few think the U.S. favors democracy in the Middle East.
Jun 28, 2012 - The election of Mohamed Morsi brings questions about Islam's role in Egyptian society front and center. A survey this spring - before Morsi emerged as a top candidate for president -- found considerable support for Islam as a guiding force in Egypt's future. Still, not all are equally comfortable with Islam's expanded influence.
Jun 27, 2012 - Following a year of tensions between their country and the United States, Pakistanis continue to hold highly unfavorable views of the U.S. and offer bleak assessments of the relationship between the two nations.
Jun 21, 2012 - With the uprising against him showing no signs of abating, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is widely unpopular in neighboring countries. Strong majorities in Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey would like to see him step down. However, Shia Muslims overwhelmingly support the Assad regime.
Jun 20, 2012 - As Felipe Calderón's term as Mexico's president draws to a close, Mexicans continue to strongly back his policy of deploying the military to combat the country's powerful drug cartels, despite public unease about the moral cost of the drug war.
Jun 13, 2012 - A 21-nation survey conducted by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project finds that Europeans and Japanese remain largely confident in President Obama, while Muslim publics remain largely critical. The overall ratings of the United States have stayed mostly positive, though there has been widespread global opposition to the U.S. use of drone strikes.
Jun 05, 2012 - As Japan considers restarting its nuclear reactors for the summer, 70% of Japanese say their country should reduce its reliance on nuclear energy. The Japanese also express widespread dissatisfaction with the government's performance handling the crisis and the overall recovery.
May 29, 2012 - What started out as a European debt crisis has now become a full-blown crisis of public confidence in the European economy, membership in the European Union, the euro, and the free market system, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project. Greeks and Germans are at polar opposites in support for an integrated Europe.
May 23, 2012 - On the eve of the first presidential election of the post-Mubarak era, Egyptians remain hopeful about the future of their country, and they strongly desire both an improved economy and the democratic freedoms they were denied under the previous regime.
May 23, 2012 - A majority of Russians support public protests that followed the December 2011 parliamentary vote, yet 47% believe the election was fair. Notably, 72% of Russians say they have a favorable view of Vladimir Putin and 62% hold a positive opinion of Dmitri Medvedev.
May 18, 2012 - A new poll of 21 countries finds widespread opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and a strong majority support international economic sanctions to try and stop Iran's weapons program. The poll found notable exceptions among the public in Russia and China, where less than half support economic sanctions.
May 17, 2012 - As the G-8 leaders prepared to meet at Camp David on Friday, the dominant topic of conversation will be the European debt crisis. Yet, the topic has attracted little interest or concern among the U.S. public. Fewer than half in the U.S. see Europe's problems as a "major threat."
May 08, 2012 - A year after protesting their dissatisfaction with then-President Hosni Mubarak, Egyptians remain upbeat about the course of the nation and prospects for progress. A new nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project finds that two-in-three Egyptians want democracy in their country, saying it is the best form of government. Egyptians also want Islam to play a major role in society, and most believe the Quran should shape the country's laws.
Apr 30, 2012 - A year after the death of its leader, al Qaeda is widely unpopular among Muslim publics. Majorities in Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey and Lebanon expressed negative views of the terrorist group.
Apr 18, 2012 - Public support for maintaining U.S. forces in Afghanistan has reached a new low. And as the general election campaign begins, swing voters, by nearly two-to-one, favor removing U.S. troops from Afghanistan as soon as possible.
Mar 15, 2012 - Most Americans say the U.S. does not have a responsibility to intervene in the conflict in Syria and oppose using military options to protect anti-government forces. However, a majority are concerned about the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons and worry that the U.S. will wait too long to act.
Mar 06, 2012 - Humanitarian aid to countries struck by major natural disasters -- such as the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan nearly a year ago -- has produced more favorable opinions of the U.S. among the populations of those countries. But the long term impact of such aid on public opinion has proved to have its limits, especially in countries like Pakistan where there is deep-seated suspicion of the U.S.
Feb 15, 2012 - The public supports tough measures -- including the possible use of military force -- to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Should Israel choose to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, about half of Americans say the United States should remain neutral if Israel takes action, but among those who say the U.S. should take a position, far more favor support for an Israeli attack than oppose it.
Dec 20, 2011 - Two kinds of digital communication that are popular in the United States -- texting with cell phones and use of social networks -- are also popular in many places around the world. Text messaging has become a global phenomenon and use of social networks is popular, especially in wealthier nations that have higher rates of internet access.
Dec 14, 2011 - As the remaining U.S. troops prepare to leave Iraq by the end of the year, the public is overwhelmingly supportive of the pullout. A roundup of Pew Research findings related to the war also examines public opinion on the U.S. intervention, the war's impact on the veterans who served there, and the downward trend in public awareness of the conflict over the years.
Dec 05, 2011 - Two decades after the Soviet Union's collapse, Russians, Ukrainians, and Lithuanians are unhappy with the direction of their countries and disillusioned with the state of their politics. Enthusiasm for democracy and capitalism has waned considerably and most believe the changes that have taken place have had a negative impact on many aspects of public life.
Nov 17, 2011 - American values differ from those of Western Europeans in many important ways. Most notably, Americans are more individualistic and are less supportive of a strong safety net than are the publics of Spain, Britain, France and Germany. However, Americans are coming closer to Europeans in not seeing their culture as superior to that of other nations.
Oct 07, 2011 - The Tea Party has emerged as a political force on domestic issues, but Republican supporters of the movement also have a distinct approach to national security and the U.S. role in the world. Tea Party Republicans favor an assertive foreign policy, are strong supporters of Israel and take a hard line against illegal immigration.
Oct 05, 2011 - As the United States marks the 10th anniversary of the longest period of sustained warfare in its history, the overwhelming majority of veterans of the post-9/11 era are proud of their military service. At the same time, many report that they have had difficulties readjusting to civilian life, and have suffered from post-traumatic stress.
Sep 21, 2011 - As the United Nations prepares for a debate over Palestinian statehood, Americans express mixed opinions about the possibility of an independent Palestinian state. The issue has so far drawn little attention from the press or the public.
Sep 08, 2011 - Despite the apparent success of NATO-supported rebel troops, public views about the decision to conduct air strikes in Libya remain mixed and have changed little since the U.S. and allies launched military operations there in late March.
Sep 07, 2011 - Early in the post-Sept. 11 era, the projection of American military strength led to fears of an unleashed, unchecked, hyperpower. However, the global financial crisis has turned the spotlight to America's declining economic prowess and perceptions of a great power in decline.
Sep 01, 2011 - Ten years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the events of that day retain a powerful hold on the collective consciousness of the public, according to the latest national survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. Though a majority agrees the attacks changed the country in a major way, the public continues to be divided over many of the anti-terrorism policies that arose after Sept. 11.
Aug 31, 2011 - Less than half of Mexicans believe that their government is making progress in its campaign against the nation's drug cartels. But a majority still supports the government's use of the army to fight drug traffickers.
Aug 30, 2011 - As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches, a comprehensive public opinion survey finds no indication of increased alienation or anger among Muslim Americans in response to concerns about home-grown Islamic terrorists, controversies about the building of mosques, and other pressures that have been brought to bear on this high-profile minority group in recent years.
Aug 23, 2011 - With U.S. students underperforming on international tests, most Americans (64%) say that parents are not putting enough pressure on their children to do well in school, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project. By contrast, 68% of the Chinese say that parents in their country are putting too much pressure on their children to succeed academically.
Jul 21, 2011 - Muslim and Western publics continue to see relations between them as generally bad, but there has been somewhat of a thaw in the views of the U.S. and Europe about the Muslim world.
Jul 13, 2011 - The U.S. image abroad is more favorable than it was in the Bush years, but it now faces a new challenge: doubts about America's superpower status and the belief that China either will replace or already has replaced the United States as the world's leading superpower.
Jun 30, 2011 - Despite broad dissatisfaction with national conditions, the public has a positive view of the nation's standing in the world. But more think the U.S. is one of the greatest countries than say it stands above all other countries
Jun 27, 2011 - Following the president's June 22 speech about the Afghanistan war, public opinion about his plans for drawing down U.S. combat troops there is little changed.
Jun 21, 2011 - Most Pakistanis see the U.S. as an enemy, consider it a potential military threat and oppose U.S.-led anti-terrorism efforts. A majority also describes bin Laden's death as a bad thing and many say it will have a negative impact on the already strained relations between the U.S. and their country.
Jun 21, 2011 - A majority (56%) says that U.S. troops should be brought home as soon as possible, while 39% favor keeping troops in Afghanistan until the situation has stabilized.
Jun 16, 2011 - Partisan differences in opinions about America's role in the world have blurred. Still, Republicans remain the most supportive of the war in Afghanistan.
Jun 10, 2011 - Americans continue to express reservations about the U.S. taking an active role in the world, and cast a wary eye on recent Middle East turmoil. Far more still sympathize with Israel rather than the Palestinians, and a plurality says President Obama is striking the right balance with the situation.
Jun 07, 2011 - Turks are increasingly positive about their country's direction and economy. This bodes well for Prime Minster Erogan, who also earns high marks on foreign policy. Turks favor joining the EU, but split on if their future lies with Europe or the Middle East.
Jun 01, 2011 - Most Japanese believe their country will emerge stronger in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami, and there is wide praise for U.S. relief efforts. Most in Japan, however, also foresee a rocky economic future.
May 17, 2011 - Support for democracy is high throughout much of the Middle East, but the Arab Spring has not led to an improvement in America's image in the region. Instead, in key Arab nations and in other predominantly Muslim countries, views of the U.S. remain negative – indeed, in Jordan, Turkey, and Pakistan views are even more negative than they were one year ago.
May 04, 2011 - The Pew Research Center's new Political Typology finds that the public is more doctrinaire at each end of the ideological spectrum, yet more diverse in the middle than it has been in the past.
May 03, 2011 - The public is reacting to the killing of Osama bin Laden with relief, happiness and pride. And Americans overwhelmingly credit the U.S. military and the CIA for the success of the operation.
May 02, 2011 - In the months leading up to Osama bin Laden's death, a survey of Muslim publics around the world found little support for the al Qaeda leader. Among the six predominantly Muslim nations recently surveyed by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project, bin Laden received his highest level of support among Muslims in the Palestinian territories – although even there only 34% said they had confidence in the terrorist leader to do the right thing in world affairs.
Apr 25, 2011 - A nationwide survey finds Egyptians optimistic about the country's future, but cautious about prospects for political change.
Apr 07, 2011 - About as many now approve as disapprove of the way Obama is handling his job. The president earns especially negative ratings on his handling of the budget deficit and the overall economy. However, ratings of both Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress are far more negative.
Apr 05, 2011 - Americans believe preventing terrorism and keeping oil prices low should be important policy goals in the Middle East, but there is less consensus on encouraging democracy and protecting Israel.
Mar 31, 2011 - Judging the Chinese appetite for democracy is not easy, but polling suggests that China may not be ripe for the kind of uprisings seen throughout the Middle East.
Mar 28, 2011 - Nearly half of Americans say the U.S. made the right decision in bombing Libya, while 36% say it was the wrong decision. But the public does not think the U.S. and its allies have a clear goal and most see a lengthy involvement.
Mar 14, 2011 - By a wide margin, Americans say the United States does not have a responsibility to do something about the fighting between government forces and anti-government groups in Libya. Divided support for a no-fly zone is undercut by strong opposition to bombing Libyan military air defenses.
Mar 08, 2011 - While parallels between the former Soviet bloc and Middle Eastern nations should not be overdrawn, the experience of Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Soviet empire is a useful reminder that public support for democracy may weaken as political change extends over decades.
Feb 08, 2011 - Americans are uncertain about how the massive protests will impact the U.S. but most give Obama good marks for handling the situation. Half have heard little or nothing about events in Egypt.
Feb 04, 2011 - Americans like the idea of their government promoting democracy in other nations. But democracy promotion has typically lagged far behind other objectives among the public's long-term foreign policy goals.
Jan 31, 2011 - In a survey conducted last spring, a majority of Egyptian Muslims said that democracy was preferable to any other kind of government. An overwhelming majority also believes Islam's influence in politics is positive.
Jan 13, 2011 - A Pew Research Center report found that Americans increasingly see Asia, rather than Europe, as the region most important to U.S. interests -- an economic challenge but not a military adversary.
Dec 02, 2010 - Hamas and Hezbollah get mixed ratings among Muslims around the globe, but views of al Qaeda and bin Laden are consistently negative. Most surveyed prefer democracy while supporting a significant role for Islam in their nations' politics.
Sep 22, 2010 - Brazilians are relatively upbeat about the state of their country, although they still see serious challenges, including illegal drugs, crime and political corruption. And Brazilians are confident about their country's place in the world: most say Brazil already is or will eventually be one of the world's leading powers.
Sep 07, 2010 - Confidence in Turkish institutions and leaders – including the military, religious leaders, and the prime minster – has declined over the last few years. And Turks continue to express largely negative views of major world powers.
Aug 27, 2010 - While global publics largely take a positive view of the president's leadership and foreign policy, he receives his lowest marks on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- and his ratings are very poor in the Arab nations of the Middle East.
Aug 24, 2010 - The poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, conducted Aug. 19-22 among 1,003 adults, finds that opinions about Islam are less favorable than in the summer of 2005.
Jul 29, 2010 - Pakistanis have grown markedly less concerned about extremist groups, and are far more worried about the external threat from India. America's image remains negative and support for U.S. involvement in the fight against extremists has waned. Many Pakistanis endorse extreme views about law, religion and society.
Jul 22, 2010 - Canada's chief statistician resigns over the government's decision to drop the mandatory long form; next year's traditional census may be the last in the U.K.
Jul 08, 2010 - Survey finds broad European -- but not American -- support for a measure being considered by the French parliament that would make it illegal for Muslim women to wear veils covering all of the face except the eyes in public.
Jul 01, 2010 - This special in-depth look at views on gender equality, done in association with the International Herald Tribune, also suggests that, while egalitarian sentiments are pervasive, they are less than robust; when economically challenging times arise, many feel men should be given preferential treatment over women in the search for employment.
Jun 17, 2010 - The new survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project provides an in-depth look at attitudes toward world leaders; the global economic situation; Islamic extremism; and problems such as climate change.
May 20, 2010 - Despite broad dissatisfaction with their country's current economy and direction, Czechs' enthusiasm for free markets and open elections has remained strong.
Apr 12, 2010 - In the U.S. and around the globe, the spread of nuclear weapons is seen as a major threat, but not overwhelmingly so. Those concerned, however, look to the U.S. for leadership.
Apr 07, 2010 - With parliamentary elections approaching, Hungarians, who once pioneered the transition away from communism, are frustrated by their poor economy and the failure of democracy to fully flourish in their country.
Mar 29, 2010 - President Yanukovych's move to ban his country from joining NATO finds considerable public support, although views vary by ethnicity and region.
Mar 17, 2010 - When President Barack Obama travels to Indonesia he will visit a country where his personal popularity has dramatically transformed America's image.
Feb 04, 2010 - Across predominantly Muslim nations, there is little enthusiasm for the extremist Islamic organizations Hamas and Hezbollah, although there are pockets of support for both groups, especially in the Middle East.
Jan 20, 2010 - Young adults in the former Eastern bloc offer much more positive evaluations of political and economic changes in their countries than do those who were adults when the Iron Curtain fell.
Jan 14, 2010 - On the eve of a national election, Ukrainians are not only disenchanted with their current leadership and economic situation; they are also the most dissatisfied among former Soviet Bloc nations with the transition to a democracy and free markets.
Jan 12, 2010 - African farm workers have been the target of a recent wave of violence in Italy, where large majorities consider immigration a problem and desire tighter restrictions.
Dec 18, 2009 - Despite recent events, a survey shows that America is less likely to be a fertile breeding ground for terrorism than Muslim minority communities in other countries.
Dec 03, 2009 - A new Pew Research Center survey of both the public and members of the Council on Foreign Relations finds an increasingly isolationist sentiment among Americans. The public also differs with CFR members on increasing troop levels in Afghanistan, the threat posed by China and the use of torture.
Dec 02, 2009 - As leaders convene in Copenhagen to discuss climate change, they will address a concern shared around the globe. Publics are willing to sacrifice economic growth for the environment, but nations are split on which country should lead on global warming.
Nov 23, 2009 - The contrast between attitudes toward military involvement in Afghanistan and Iran fits into a temporal pattern. Americans generally like their wars to be successful or short – and ideally both.
Nov 18, 2009 - As international pressure mounts on Iran to halt its nuclear program, Americans and Europeans generally express serious concerns about the potential threat. Notably, Russians are less worried.
Nov 18, 2009 - According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center, just more than half (52%) of Americans say they are very concerned about the possible rise of Islamic extremism in the United States, up from 46% in April 2007.
Nov 12, 2009 - As Obama embarks on his first trip to Asia he will be greeted by publics confident in his judgment regarding world affairs and who generally agree with his policies.
Nov 11, 2009 - While both Americans and Western Europeans generally believe the "Af-Pak" region potentially poses significant threats to national security, they do not share a common view about the deployment of military forces in Afghanistan.
Nov 05, 2009 - As Obama weighs difficult choices in Afghanistan, the public also appears to be finding it difficult to judge the merits of different options for expanding, maintaining or contracting the U.S. effort on that front.
Nov 02, 2009 - Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, publics of former Iron Curtain countries generally look back approvingly at the collapse of communism. However, enthusiasm has dimmed in most of the countries surveyed, and many say that most people were better off under communism. These are among the major findings of a new, 14-nation survey by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project.
Oct 06, 2009 - The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press finds substantial public support for non-military strategies aimed at persuading Iran from going ahead with its nuclear program. Yet there is considerable skepticism that these efforts – tougher international sanctions as well as direct talks with Iran – would succeed in getting Iran to drop its nuclear program.
Sep 23, 2009 - A survey of Mexico finds most dissatisfied with the direction of their country. Huge numbers say the economy, crime, drugs and corruption are very big problems. One in three would migrate if they had the chance; most would do so without authorization.
Sep 22, 2009 - Public support for keeping U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan has declined since June and Americans express decidedly mixed views about whether the United States is making progress in reducing civilian casualties, defeating the Taliban militarily and establishing democracy in Afghanistan.
Sep 21, 2009 - Opinion of the United Nations has grown more positive since 2007 in 12 of the 25 nations surveyed by the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project—and nowhere more than in the United States.
Sep 14, 2009 - While Canadians were never as negative about the U.S. as Western Europe was, their overall views of America have risen sharply. However, strong differences remain over Afghanistan and American economic influence.
Aug 13, 2009 - Pakistani public opinion has turned against al Qaeda and the Taliban, and no fewer than 69% of those polled express worry that extremists will take control of the nation. Ratings for President Asif Ali Zardari have also plummeted, as Pakistanis see their country in crisis.
Jul 23, 2009 - In many countries opinions of the United States are now about as positive as they were at the beginning of the decade before George W. Bush took office, according to the Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project. Improvements in the U.S. image have been most pronounced in Western Europe, where favorable ratings for both the nation and the American people have soared.
Jun 18, 2009 - A solid majority continues to approve of the president's performance, but they express mixed views of several of his policies. Only about one-in-five Americans (21%) say the U.S. is less safe from terrorism under the Obama administration than under the Bush administration.
May 28, 2009 - The swine flu story quickly topped the American media agenda when the story broke in late April. A new report examines press coverage of the outbreak in several countries.
May 21, 2009 - Centrism has emerged as a dominant factor in public opinion as the Obama administration begins. Republicans and Democrats are even more divided than in the past, while an increasing number of Americans identify as independents. The Pew Research Center's long-term values study tracks beliefs and attitudes—on government, business, race, religion and more—shaping public opinion and influencing voting behavior.
Apr 28, 2009 - Support for trade agreements is up nine points—from 35% to 44%—putting positive views of trade back in line with long-term trends. Americans in low-income families and Democrats are much more supportive of trade this year.
Mar 25, 2009 - Polls suggest Obama may receive a mostly—but not entirely—warm reception on his overseas trip with stops in Britain, France, Germany, Czech Republic and Turkey.
Mar 12, 2009 - Extremist groups are launching increasing strikes throughout a country in which support for al Qaeda or the Taliban has declined sharply in recent years and where few agree with their tactic of preventing education for girls.
Mar 05, 2009 - According to a new commentary from the Pew Global Attitudes Project, the economic crisis could have troubling implications for public opinion in the former Eastern Bloc, where support for capitalism still remained weaker than in Western Europe and most other regions of the world.
Feb 18, 2009 - Americans approve of Obama's handling of terrorist threats by more than two-to-one but views about Guantanamo, torture and surveillance remain divided along familiar lines.
Feb 12, 2009 - As economically developing countries grow prosperous, their middle classes understandably become more satisfied with their lives and their values become more like those of the publics of advanced nations.
Feb 10, 2009 - Since first elected president 10 years ago, Hugo Chavez has often portrayed himself as a regional leader, at the forefront of a new era of Latin American populism. However, in many countries in the region, Chavez fails to inspire much confidence.
Jan 29, 2009 - The American public has long expressed strong support for Israel. In contrast, polls in Western Europe have frequently found more support for the Palestinians. But while they generally take different sides in the conflict, political ideology matters in both America and Europe.
Jan 22, 2009 - The celebratory tone that characterized international media coverage of Barack Obama's historic election victory was again pervasive in many of the stories about his inauguration. However, many newspapers noted the more somber tone of Obama's speech, and were themselves relatively somber about the enormous challenges and inflated expectations facing the new president.
Jan 15, 2009 - Just as concern about energy dependence has become widespread, so too have unfavorable views of Russia and its Prime Minister Putin.
Jan 13, 2009 - Americans have a mixed view of the war in Gaza, and see it in much the same way as they viewed Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in 2006, according to the latest national survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. As in the past, Americans express strong support for Israel, but there is limited approval of the current military action. However, Hamas is largely seen as primarily responsible for the outbreak of violence.
Jan 08, 2009 - Before the current Middle East conflict, Hamas hardly enjoyed universal popularity among Muslims, and among some key Arab publics, its support had been waning.
Jan 07, 2009 - As Barack Obama prepares to take office, majorities say the country is losing ground on any number of key issues, particularly economic ones.
Dec 18, 2008 - This report reviews many of the project's key findings on America's image during the Bush presidency, as well as other major global trends, such as tensions between Western and Muslim nations, changes in the global economy, and the rise of China.
Dec 02, 2008 - Recent reports from the Pew Global Attitudes Project show Indians to be very positive about their economic situation. India is clearly embracing the economic aspects of globalization, with high levels of support for international trade.
Nov 13, 2008 - "GOBAMA!" gushed Britain's Daily Mirror the day after Barack Obama's electoral victory. Other newspapers around the world were scarcely less enthusiastic but notes of concern and discord were also registered.
Oct 07, 2008 - Well before the current economic crisis circled the globe, publics worldwide were well aware that U.S. economic conditions affected their own economies. Most -- including the U.S. itself -- viewed that influence in a negative light.
Sep 24, 2008 - A nationwide survey on foreign policy attitudes by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, conducted in collaboration with the Council on Foreign Relations, finds that the public is feeling much better about how the war in Iraq is going these days, but at the same time has a sharply diminished appetite for U.S. efforts to deal with an array of global problems.
Sep 17, 2008 - Growing numbers of people in several major European countries say they have an unfavorable opinion of Jews, and opinions of Muslims also are more negative than they were several years ago. These findings are from a new Pew Global Attitudes Project report, based on data gathered from 24 countries from regions throughout the world, that examine worldwide religiosity and take a close look at Muslim publics' attitudes toward terrorism, Osama bin Laden, Hamas, Hezbollah and more.
Jul 22, 2008 - The 2008 Pew Global Attitudes survey in China finds that more than eight-in-ten Chinese are satisfied with their country's overall direction and their national economy, a significant increase in contentment from earlier in the decade. But levels of personal satisfaction are generally lower than the national measures, and the poll suggests the Chinese people - who express concern about inflation and pollution - may be struggling with the consequences of economic growth.
Jun 16, 2008 - More Americans now say that the United States is less respected in the world than it has been in the past, and a growing proportion views this as a major problem for the country.
Jun 12, 2008 - The latest survey by the Pew Global Attitudes Project finds some encouraging signs for America's global image for the first time this decade. But around the world, people have a new concern: slumping economic conditions. The notable exceptions are China and India, where people remain upbeat about their nation's economy.
May 06, 2008 - According to a new survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, 61% of Americans say they have a favorable impression of the pontiff, up from 52% in late March.
May 05, 2008 - Iraq, the war on terrorism, support for Israel and other key features of U.S. foreign policy continue to generate animosity toward America in the Middle East, Asia and elsewhere. On the bright side, America seems to be winning the battle of ideas on some important fronts and improving U.S. image problems is not impossible.
Apr 15, 2008 - A Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that social trust varies greatly among countries, but high levels are generally linked to positive social outcomes.
Mar 19, 2008 - The Pew Research Center finds that a year after problems at Walter Reed and other military hospitals made major news, Americans see no improvement in treatment of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mar 19, 2008 - Ratings of how things are going in Iraq have improved over the past year, but a clear majority now say the initial decision to go to war was wrong.
Mar 12, 2008 - The Pew Research Center reports that public awareness of the number of American military killed in Iraq has declined sharply since last August along with news coverage of the war.
Feb 27, 2008 - Opinion polling -- showing a consistent Russian preference for a strong leader over a democratic government -- suggests the outcome of Russia's presidential election is a foregone conclusion.
Jan 03, 2008 - Despite economic progress and an upbeat pre-election mood, this Pew Research Center poll found greater concern in Kenya about tribal rivalries than in all but two other African nations surveyed.
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Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing a diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Hip prostheses consist of a ball component, made of metal or ceramic, and a socket, which has an insert or liner made of plastic, ceramic or metal. The implants used in hip replacement are biocompatible — meaning they're designed to be accepted by your body — and they're made to resist corrosion, degradation and wear.
Hip replacement is typically used for people with hip joint damage from arthritis or an injury. Followed by rehabilitation, hip replacement can relieve pain and restore range of motion and function of your hip joint.
The goal of hip replacement surgery is to relieve pain and increase the mobility and function of a damaged hip joint. If a stiff, painful hip joint has forced you to cut back on everyday activities, successful surgery may allow you to resume them.
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When you check in for your surgery, you'll be asked to remove your clothes and put on a hospital gown. The first member of the medical team to visit may be the anesthesiologist. You'll be given either a general anesthetic or a spinal block, which numbs the lower half of your body.
Because infection and blood clots are possible complications of hip replacement surgery, your surgeon may order preventive medications — antibiotics and blood thinners — to be given before the surgery begins.
To perform a hip replacement, your surgeon:
Your new, artificial joint is designed to mimic the natural, gliding motion of a healthy hip joint.
Techniques for hip replacement are evolving. As surgeons continue to develop less invasive surgical techniques, the hope is that these techniques might reduce recovery time and pain compared with standard hip replacements. However, studies comparing the outcomes of standard hip replacement with those of minimally invasive hip replacement have had mixed results.
After surgery, you'll be moved to a recovery area for a few hours while your anesthesia wears off. Nurses or other anesthesia aides will watch your blood pressure, pulse, alertness, pain or comfort level, and your need for medications.
After your surgery, you'll be at increased risk of blood clots in your legs. Possible measures to prevent this complication include:
A physical therapist may help you with some exercises that you can do in the hospital and at home to speed recovery.
Activity and exercise must be a regular part of your day to regain the use of your joint and muscles. Your physical therapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercises and will help you learn how to use a walking aid, such as a walker, a cane or crutches. As therapy progresses, you'll gradually increase the weight you put on your leg until you're able to walk without assistance.
Before you leave the hospital, you and your caregivers will get tips on caring for your new hip. For a smooth transition:
About six to eight weeks after surgery, you'll have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to make sure your hip is healing properly. If recovery is progressing well, most people resume their normal activities by this time — even if in a limited fashion.
Hip replacement surgery is successful more than 90 percent of the time.
Expect your new hip joint to reduce the pain you felt before your surgery and increase the range of motion in your joint. But don't expect to do anything you couldn't do before surgery. High-impact activities — such as running or playing basketball — may never get your doctor's approval. But in time, you may be able to swim, play golf, walk or ride a bike comfortably.
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thanks Boss
unfortunately - gonna take a hiatus till Sep - waiting on a few more items to be delivered
few more bits and bobs to do with the pieces I have though
few boring days of painting - I am sure no one wants to see those bits.
ref pic, tape, paint, pull back, more tape, more paint.
base white, grey then orange...
then cos its gloss - knocking the gloss back with sand paper, and then weathering. I used a combination of misting and acrylic wash techniques
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started to painted and attach the "ammo pack" to the right shin
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never been a fan of the complex paint job ;P
the left gaunt still needs curing and un-taping
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This is looking awesome! Great work! I am going to be doing a Havoc Trooper as well. Really love the weathering on the chest. Could you tell me what materials you used to produce that?
I also just finished the Havoc Rifle from the trailer and will be casting it in resin to go with the armor. Just finished the base:
here's a pic
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Love this build and planning on doing it myself. Have you started a helmet yet?
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Soz. Been AWOL.
Weathering is a method I picked up on clone troopers. Paint as usual, but don't seal yet. Mix acrylic paint and dilute abt 50% with water. Pour it own and use a brush into nooks and crannies. Mix 90% alcohol or a strong alcohol rub to clean the big wide areas and push dirt into recesses and corners. Alternative use a very fine grit sand paper.
Appreciate the remarks Balgosa. Love the rifle. Might have to pick one up myself!
Helmet s being worked on at the moment.
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How did you do all of this i want to do something like this but maybe a jedi like my character can you tell me how you did this?
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erm I am not sure what you mean.
did you mean the kit itself - its self explanatory in the pics before
if you mean the kit; I understand that there are at least 2 makers out there for the Jedi Armour from SWTOR
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No like the material what did you use and then how did you get it in that shape it's awesome?
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the kit is vac formed from ABS plastic
the additional parts I built with spare ABS, resin and whatever I could get my hands on. Smoothing was done with Bondo.
more updates
some detailing added
belt greeb
shoulder tab
ref image
Now to tackle the helmet - now you have to take into account this is a hand sculpted piece, so dont expect pristine lines and perfect! After some typical clean up, the helmet was good to go
I have built several lids with visors now - TBs, CBs etc and as a maker - I have to admit that visors are a pain!!! So I approach the Havoc troopers visor with my eyes definately very wide open. My visor arrived slightly splayed; which I assumed was more the hot British summer rather than a casting problem. Instead of risking bending, and working with previous knowledge of visors, I cut it into its 3 compenents parts.
heres the completed piece - but it looked like it had been squashed when it had 1st arrived.
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ear caps - vac formed
then I thought I would trim it a little more and add the recess at the back
added the 2 tabs connecting to the front visor like in the ref images
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after lots of trim and fit sessions, I discovered that I needed a little more space in the corners to get it to fit right, so I added abt 1.5 cm to each corner
then fit to the helmet
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the set up now has a screw and washer in the slot on the visor piece, and a second screw and nut underneath the helmet, very much like how TK ears are attached.
also added small touches
some nice little details to note on the sculpt :
(1) vents on the tubes
(2) chin greeb which sits in the correct vertical orientation
(3) a small thing, but nice touch, that strange linear pattern in the back vent of the helmet
oh and since the drill was out - drilled out the chest vents as well
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