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05/12/2011
Attitudes in Egypt
Recently, the Pew Global Attitudes Project surveyed the sentiments of Egyptians, post-revolution, and found a nation deeply divided on issues such as the influence of Islamic fundamentalists and the United States. Parliamentary elections are slated for September, with a presidential vote in November or December. Following are a few data points.
A Much Better Outlook
Satisfied 28% [2010]…65% [2011]
Dissatisfied 69% [2010]…34% [2011]
Optimistic 57%
Pessimistic 16%
Opinions of Political Change
Good thing 77%
Bad thing 13%
Democratic government, even if risk of political instability 54%
Stable government, even if risk of not fully democratic 32%
Agents of Change Well-Rated
April 6 Movement [largely secular] 70%
Muslim Brotherhood 75%
Mohamed Tantawi [head of military council] 90%
Amr Moussa [leading presidential candidate] 89%
Low Opinion of U.S. and Obama
Favorable 17% [2010]…20% [2011]
Unfavorable 82% [2010]…79% [2011]
A lot/Some 33% [2010]…35% [2011]
Not too much/None 59% [2010]…64% [2011]
Impact of U.S. response to political situation in Egypt
Positive 22%
Negative 39%
Neither 35%
High Ratings for the Military, but Not the Police
Military [Very/Somewhat good] 88%
Religious leaders 81%
Police 39%
Support for Fundamentalism
Agree with Islamic fundamentalists 31%
Disagree with…………………….. 30%
Priorities for Egypt’s Future
Improved economic conditions 82%
Fair judicial system 79%
Freedom of speech 63%
Law and order 63%
Honest elections 55%
Religious parties can be part of govt. 50%
Same rights for women as men 39%
Freedom of religion for minorities 36% [important reading re: renewed clashes between Muslims and Coptic Christians]
How Close Should Egypt Be to the U.S.?
As close/Closer 55%
Less close 43%
Israel Peace Treaty
Should Egypt maintain or annul its peace treaty with Israel?
Annul 54%
Maintain 36%*
*Among those who disagree with fundamentalist, the percentage wishing to maintain the treaty with Israel is 48%...annul 51%.
Confidence in Osama bin Laden
In the months leading up to his death, a survey of Muslim publics found continued falling support for the al Qaeda leader.
Palestinian territories 72% [2003]…34% [2011]
Indonesia 59% [2003]…26% [2011]
Egypt 27% [2006]…22% [2011]
Lebanon 19% [2003]…1% [2011]
[Pakistan is part of an ongoing Pew field study with results to be published later]
The above results were gleaned from March 21 – April 12, 2011