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| U.S. Drone Program (Photo: PalestinianPundit) |
Among the 20 countries surveyed, 17 voiced out their disapproval of U.S. drone attacks targeting extremist leaders and groups in nations such as Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.
"There remains a widespread perception that the U.S. acts unilaterally and does not consider the interests of other countries," the study authors said, especially in predominantly Muslim nations, where American anti-terrorism efforts are "still widely unpopular."
In America, however, 62% of respondents said they are in favor of the unmanned drone program under President Barack Obama, including most Republicans (74%), independents (60%) and Democrats (58%).
"In order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States and to save American lives, the United States government conducts targeted strikes against specific al-Qaida terrorists, sometimes using remotely piloted aircraft, often referred to publicly as drones," White House counterterrorism chief John Brennan said in April in a detailed and wide-ranging defense of the policy.
The survey, which was conducted from March 17-April 20, also found out that despite disappointment with Obama’s policies, there is still considerable support for his re-election in many countries, especially in Europe.
Of course the drone program is not popular with other countries. I could have told you that without conducing any research. The drones saves US money and troops and 99 percent of our allies in the region don't provide troops so the drones will and must continue
ReplyDeleteI'm suppose to be concerned about a bunch of Muslim Countries who hate our guts and would gladly join in in assisting our downfall in every possible way? No, not so much.
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