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Dramatic Drop In Support for Global TerroristsAmong Indonesians Since Tsunami

27%

58%

72%

83%

9%

23%

36%

54%

Attacks onCivilians Justified*

Confidence inOsama Bin Laden

Oppose U.S.Counterterrorism

Efforts

UnfavorableOpinion of theUnited States

20032005

*Comparison data is from 2002

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American Tsunami Relief Causes More Favorable OpinionOf the United States, Particularly Among Bin Laden Supporters and

Youth

65%71% 71%

0

All Confident In BinLaden

Under 30 Years Old

% Who Say American Tsunami Relief Makes Them More Favorable About the United States

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3%6%

14%

62%

16%

Often Justified SometimesJustified

Rarely Justified Never Justified Don't Know/NoAnswer

Violence Against CiviliansQ1: Some people think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets are justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. Do you personally feel that this kind of violence is often justified to defend Islam, sometimes justified, rarely justified or never justified? Muslim-only respondents.

9% Justified76% Not Justified

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27%

9%

2002 2005

% Justified

Violence Against Civilians Justified: 2002 v. 2005Q1: Some people think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets are justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. Do you personally feel that this kind of violence is often justified to defend Islam, sometimes justified, rarely justified or never justified? Muslim-only respondents

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3%

20%

32%

11%

35%

A Lot Some Not Too Much No Don't Know/NoAnswer

Confidence in Osama Bin LadenQ2: How much confidence do you have in Osama Bin Laden to do the right thing regarding world affairs?

23% Confident 42% Not Confident

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58%

23%

2003 2005

% Confident

Confidence in Osama Bin Laden: 2003 v. 2005Q2: How much confidence do you have in Osama Bin Laden to do the right thing regarding world affairs?

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36%

40%

24%

Oppose Favor No Answer

Opposition to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts

Q3: Which of the following phrases comes closer to your view? I favor the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism, OR I oppose the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism?

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72%

36%

2003 2005

% Opposed

Opposition to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts:2003 v. 2005

Q3: Which of the following phrases comes closer to your view? I favor the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism, OR I oppose the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism?

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4%

30%33%

21%

13%

Very Favorable SomewhatFavorable

SomewhatUnfavorable

Very Unfavorable Don't Know/NoAnswer

Opinion of the United StatesQ4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States.

34% Favorable54% Unfavorable

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15%

34%

2003 2005

% Favorable

Favorable Opinion of the United States:2003 v. 2005

Q4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States.

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83%

54%

2003 2005

% Unfavorable

Unfavorable Opinion of the United States:2003 v. 2005

Q4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States.

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17%

48%

13%

5%

17%

Much MoreFavorable

Somewhat MoreFavorable

Somewhat LessFavorable

Much LessFavorable

Don't Know/NoAnswer

Impact of Tsunami Relief I

Q5: The United States is providing aid to help Aceh and North Sumatra tsunami victims. Please tell me if this makes your opinion of the United States much more favorable, somewhat more favorable, somewhat less favorable or much less favorable.

65% More Favorable 18% Less Favorable

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65%71%

66%60%

71% 73%

All Under 30 30-39 Years 40 & Over Confident inBin Laden

Not Confidentin Bin Laden

% Who Say American Tsunami Relief Makes Them More Favorable About the United States

Impact of Tsunami Relief I:Breakdown By Age & Views On Bin Laden

Q5: The United States is providing aid to help Aceh and North Sumatra tsunami victims. Please tell me if this makes your opinion of the United States much more favorable, somewhat more favorable, somewhat less favorable or much less favorable.

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24%

40%

21%

16%

Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important At All Don't Know/NoAnswer

Impact of Tsunami Relief IIQ6: In forming your overall opinion of the United States, how important is American assistance for tsunami victims?

63% Important21% Not Important

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75%

12% 14%

Yes No Don't Know/No Answer

Views on Tsunami ReliefQ7: Do you think the United States is doing enough to help victims of the tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra?

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52%

35%

14%

Yes No Don't Know/No Answer

Views on Continued Tsunami ReliefQ8: The United States has provided immediate aid to tsunami victims in Aceh and North Sumatra. If Indonesia still needs support, in your opinion, do you think the United States should continue to provide assistance?