1. Global Trends Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Ipsos World Affairs Citizens in 24 Countries Assess Engagement in International Affairs for a Total Global Perspective

2. 2 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum These are the findings of the an Ipsos survey conducted between October 7 th and October 20 th, 2011. SURVEY METHOD The survey instrument is conducted monthly in 24 countries around the world via the Ipsos Online Panel system. This month, fielding took place in 26 countries. COUNTRIES The countries reporting herein are Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States of America. SAMPLE For the results of the survey presented herein, an international sample of 18,682 adults age 18-64 in the US and Canada, and age 16-64 in all other countries, were interviewed. Approximately 1000+ individuals participated on a country by country basis via the Ipsos Online Panel with the exception of Argentina, Belgium, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden and Turkey, where each have a sample approximately 500+. WEIGHTING Weighting was then employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample's composition reflects that of the adult population according to the most recent country Census data, and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. A survey with an unweighted probability sample of this size and a 100% response rate would have an estimated margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points for a sample of 1,000 and an estimated margin of error of +/- 4.5 percentage points 19 times out of 20 per country of what the results would have been had the entire population of adults in that country had been polled. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.

3. 3 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?

4. 4 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum My country has a responsibility to be a moral leader in the world and set an example for other countries to follow My country should help the growth of democracy in the world My country should support economic sanctions against countries that behave badly in the world, or treat their own people badly My country should help parts of the world that are experiencing difficulties such as natural disasters or famines Given the difficult economic issues in my country today, my country needs to focus less on the world, and more at home DH1_1. [My country should help parts of the world that are experiencing difficulties such as natural disasters or famines.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Global Summary My country should help with international military efforts, such as providing security in Afghanistan or supporting the rebels in Libya My country should assist countries that have less developed economies Focus at Home Natural Disasters Economic Sanctions Democracy Moral Leader Less Developed Military Efforts

5. 5 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad?  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’ GLOBAL TOTAL

6. 6 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_6. [Given the difficult economic issues in my country today, my country needs to focus less on the world, and more at home.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Not asked in China. Given the difficult economic issues in my country today, my country needs to focus less on the world, and more at home United States 89%

7. 7 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_7. [My country has a responsibility to be a moral leader in the world and set an example for other countries to follow.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? My country has a responsibility to be a moral leader in the world and set an example for other countries to follow United States 77%

8. 8 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_1. [My country should help parts of the world that are experiencing difficulties such as natural disasters or famines.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? My country should help parts of the world that are experiencing difficulties such as natural disasters or famines United States 72%

9. 9 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_2. [My country should help the growth of democracy in the world.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Not asked in China orSaudi Arabia. My country should help the growth of democracy in the world United States 63%

10. 10 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_3. [My country should assist countries that have less developed economies.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? My country should assist countries that have less developed economies United States 50%

11. 11 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_4. [My country should help with international military efforts, such as providing security in Afghanistan or supporting the rebels in Libya.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Not asked in China. My country should help with international military efforts, such as providing security in Afghanistan or supporting the rebels in Libya United States 40%

12. Global Trends Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Ipsos Findings on CANADA

13. 13 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? CANADA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

14. 14 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs?

15. 15 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum TOTAL - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage) Canada 77% Positive

16. 16 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Canada - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_2. [Canada] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage) Canada 91% Positive

17. Global Trends Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Ipsos World Affairs Citizens in 24 Countries Assess Engagement in International Affairs for a Total Global Perspective

18. 18 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum APPENDIX

19. 19 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum DH1_5. [My country should support economic sanctions against countries that behave badly in the world, or treat their own people badly.] And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Not asked in China. My country should support economic sanctions against countries that behave badly in the world, or treat their own people badly

20. 20 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum  And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad?

21. 21 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Now thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad?. Global Citizens Assess the Current Economic Situation in their Country as “Good” ‘Very Good / Somewhat Good’

22. 22 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? ARGENTINA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

23. 23 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? AUSTRALIA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

24. 24 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? BELGIUM  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

25. 25 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? BRAZIL  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

26. 26 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? CHINA These questions were not asked in China.  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

27. 27 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? FRANCE  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

28. 28 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? GERMANY  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

29. 29 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? GREAT BRITAIN  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

30. 30 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? HUNGARY  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

31. 31 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? INDIA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

32. 32 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? INDONESIA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

33. 33 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? ITALY  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

34. 34 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? JAPAN  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

35. 35 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? MEXICO  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

36. 36 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? POLAND  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

37. 37 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? RUSSIA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

38. 38 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? SAUDI ARABIA This question not asked in Saudi Arabia  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

39. 39 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? SOUTH AFRICA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

40. 40 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? SOUTH KOREA  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

41. 41 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? SPAIN  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

42. 42 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? SWEDEN  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

43. 43 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? TURKEY  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

44. 44 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum % who agree (strongly + somewhat) ‘My country should…’ DH1_1. And, now some questions about your country's involvement in world affairs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? B3. Thinking about our economic situation, how would you describe the current economic situation in [insert country]? Is it very good, somewhat good, somewhat bad or very bad? UNITED STATES  Assess National Economy as ‘Good’ Assess National Economy as ‘Bad’

45. 45 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Germany - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_7. [Germany] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

46. 46 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum My Country - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_3. [My country] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

47. 47 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum United Nations - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_9. [United Nations] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

48. 48 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum France - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_8. [France] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

49. 49 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum China - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_4. [China] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

50. 50 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum The World Bank - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_10. [The World Bank] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

51. 51 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum The International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_11. [The International Monetary Fund (IMF)] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

52. 52 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum India - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_5. [India] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

53. 53 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum The United States - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_1. [The United States] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

54. 54 Ipsos / Halifax International Security Forum Russia - Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? DH2_6. [Russia] Thinking about the next decade, would you say the following countries or organizations will have an overall positive or a negative influence on world affairs? (percentage)

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