58 percent of Armenia's population distrust U.S.April 18, 2007 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to a survey conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and WorldPublicOpinion.org, most of world's population think the U.S. fails to perform the role of the world leader. The survey includes 17 countriesChina, India, the United States, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Ukraine, Poland, Iran, Mexico, South Korea, the Philippines, Australia, Argentina, Peru, Israel, Armeniaand the Palestinian territories. These represent more than 55 percent of the world population. Majority turns down the idea that the United States, as the only super power, should dominate in resolution of world problems and offer the U.S. cooperation with the other countries for the purpose. 38 percent of Russians and 34 percent of Ukrainians think that the U.S. should abandon the idea of solving the problems alone. This index shows a high degree of aversion to U.S. foreign policy that was earlier so vividly demonstrated by Argentineans and Palestinians only. In the U.S. 10 percent stand for total leadership of their country, 75 percent offer to share the burden of responsibility with other states, 12 percent propose to focus on domestic problems. 58 percent of the Armenian population do not trust the U.S. Extremely high index of distrust was fixed in Russia (73 percent) and France (72 percent). Majority of population of 13 out of 15 states think that the U.S. abuses the role of a "world policeman", Washington ProFile reports. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |