Thumpalumpacus
Major
A majority of Americans believe U.S. leaders need to be more involved in international affairs to protect the interests of the United States and stability worldwide, reflecting a significant rise in support for this leadership role, according to a new poll released Monday.
Officials from the Ronald Reagan Institute also found that while Americans still support the NATO alliance, there is growing reluctance to provide military assistance to foreign governments who fail to "do their fair share."
The group's annual summer survey, which polled more than 1,200 individuals, indicates a potential shift in U.S. views towards foreign policy and intervention, which had waned significantly following nearly two decades of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
About 54% of respondents in the study said they believe a more engaged U.S. approach to international events is "better" for America, marking an increase from around 40% in the past three years of polling.
The number of individuals who advocated for less American engagement overseas stood at 33% in the poll, roughly the same as in previous years.
Officials from the Reagan Institute said they see the findings as evidence of "a growing desire for American leadership in the world" and that U.S. citizens for the most part "believe a strong U.S. role in international affairs benefits both our country and the world."
Of those surveyed, 77% said the United States has a moral obligation to stand up for human rights and democracy whenever possible, and 86% said a strong military is "essential" to maintaining peace and prosperity across the globe.
www.airforcetimes.com
This'll be sure to disappoint Unicorn Boy, but I do believe it'll get me a rainbow.
Officials from the Ronald Reagan Institute also found that while Americans still support the NATO alliance, there is growing reluctance to provide military assistance to foreign governments who fail to "do their fair share."
The group's annual summer survey, which polled more than 1,200 individuals, indicates a potential shift in U.S. views towards foreign policy and intervention, which had waned significantly following nearly two decades of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
About 54% of respondents in the study said they believe a more engaged U.S. approach to international events is "better" for America, marking an increase from around 40% in the past three years of polling.
The number of individuals who advocated for less American engagement overseas stood at 33% in the poll, roughly the same as in previous years.
Officials from the Reagan Institute said they see the findings as evidence of "a growing desire for American leadership in the world" and that U.S. citizens for the most part "believe a strong U.S. role in international affairs benefits both our country and the world."
Of those surveyed, 77% said the United States has a moral obligation to stand up for human rights and democracy whenever possible, and 86% said a strong military is "essential" to maintaining peace and prosperity across the globe.
Americans want more intervention in foreign affairs: poll
A new survey found a significant increase in support for American involvement in international challenges.
www.airforcetimes.com
This'll be sure to disappoint Unicorn Boy, but I do believe it'll get me a rainbow.
