http://pewresearch.org/ The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues. en-us Copyright: (C) Copyright 2007 The Pew Research Center. All rights reserved. info@pewresearch.org info@pewresearch.org Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:30:00 EST Sun, 27 May 2012 16:06:10 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://pewresearch.org/images/rssfeeds.gif http://pewresearch.org/ http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2268/russia-putin-medvedev-protests-elections-economy-russians-democracy-presidential-elections-nationalism A Pew Global attitudes report finds a majority of Russians support political freedoms and public protests that followed a December 2011 parliamentary vote. But a majority also hold a high opinion of Vladimir Putin. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2268/russia-putin-medvedev-protests-elections-economy-russians-democracy-presidential-elections-nationalism Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2269/egypt-egyptians-democracy-economy-mubarak 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 democratic freedoms . Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2269/egypt-egyptians-democracy-economy-mubarak Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2265/iran-nuclear-weapons-ahmadinejad-economic-sanctions-military-options A 21-nation Pew Global Attitudes survey finds widespread opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. In most countries -- with China and Russia notable exceptions -- there is majority support among opponents of a nuclear-armed Iran for international economic sanctions to try to stop Tehran’s weapons program. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2265/iran-nuclear-weapons-ahmadinejad-economic-sanctions-military-options Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2263/european-debt-crisis-g8 The European debt crisis has attracted minimal interest or concern among the U.S. public, despite warnings from economists that Europe’s problems may threaten this country’s fragile recovery. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2263/european-debt-crisis-g8 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2255/egypt-survey-islam-politics-one-year-later-arab-spring-quran-muslim-brotherhood-religion-democracy-economy-obama-united-states Egyptians remain upbeat about the course of the nation and prospects for progress. Most Egyptians continue to want democracy, with two-in-three saying it is the best form of government. Egyptians also want Islam to play a major role in society. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2255/egypt-survey-islam-politics-one-year-later-arab-spring-quran-muslim-brotherhood-religion-democracy-economy-obama-united-states Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2257/al-qaeda-osama-bin-laden-terrorist-group 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. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2257/al-qaeda-osama-bin-laden-terrorist-group Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2247/afghanistan-swing-voters-barack-obama-mitt-romney-troops-withdrawal 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. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2247/afghanistan-swing-voters-barack-obama-mitt-romney-troops-withdrawal Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2221/iran-nuclear-weapons-syria-intervention-israel-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal 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. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2221/iran-nuclear-weapons-syria-intervention-israel-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2214/religion-religious-migrants-christians-muslims-jews There are an estimated 214 million people who have migrated across international borders as of 2010. Almost half of the migrants are Christians while a little over a quarter of them are Muslims. The vast majority end up immigrating to a relatively few areas -- North America, Europe, Australia and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2214/religion-religious-migrants-christians-muslims-jews Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2213/united-states-humanitarian-aid-disaster-relief-pakistan-indonesia-japan-tsunami-earthquake 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. Publications http://pewresearch.org/pubs/2213/united-states-humanitarian-aid-disaster-relief-pakistan-indonesia-japan-tsunami-earthquake Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST