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In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Rates being kept at elevated levels for longer could trigger a further rise in the US dollar, while also putting some risks to oil demand outlook. After discussing a possible response to Israel's weekend proposal for a phased truce with mediators from Qatar<\/a> and Egypt, Hamas negotiators departed Cairo late on Monday to confer with the organization's leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\"Rates being kept at elevated levels for longer could trigger a further rise in the US dollar, while also putting some risks to oil demand outlook. After discussing a possible response to Israel's weekend proposal for a phased truce with mediators from Qatar<\/a> and Egypt, Hamas negotiators departed Cairo late on Monday to confer with the organization's leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Tuesday's oil price decline was somewhat offset by concerns about the future of US interest rates and the market's reaction to the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo, which helped allay concerns about the conflict's potential to spread. At 0630 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.24%, to $82.43 a barrel<\/a>, while Brent crude futures fell 19 cents, or 0.21%, to $88.21 a barrel. On Monday, both benchmarks' front-month contracts had losses of over 1%. The ongoing negotiation for a potential ceasefire<\/a> between Israel and Hamas has led market participants to further unwind the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices, while the upcoming Fed meeting also drives some near-term reservations,\" said Yeap Jun Rong, a market strategist at IG. According to Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Iran-aligned organization, Houthis attacked two US destroyers, the ship Cyclades in the Red Sea<\/a>, and the MSC Orion in the Indian Ocean. Sarea made this announcement during a televised address early on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Rates being kept at elevated levels for longer could trigger a further rise in the US dollar, while also putting some risks to oil demand outlook. After discussing a possible response to Israel's weekend proposal for a phased truce with mediators from Qatar<\/a> and Egypt, Hamas negotiators departed Cairo late on Monday to confer with the organization's leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Tuesday's oil price decline was somewhat offset by concerns about the future of US interest rates and the market's reaction to the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo, which helped allay concerns about the conflict's potential to spread. At 0630 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.24%, to $82.43 a barrel<\/a>, while Brent crude futures fell 19 cents, or 0.21%, to $88.21 a barrel. On Monday, both benchmarks' front-month contracts had losses of over 1%. The ongoing negotiation for a potential ceasefire<\/a> between Israel and Hamas has led market participants to further unwind the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices, while the upcoming Fed meeting also drives some near-term reservations,\" said Yeap Jun Rong, a market strategist at IG. According to Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Iran-aligned organization, Houthis attacked two US destroyers, the ship Cyclades in the Red Sea<\/a>, and the MSC Orion in the Indian Ocean. Sarea made this announcement during a televised address early on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Rates being kept at elevated levels for longer could trigger a further rise in the US dollar, while also putting some risks to oil demand outlook. After discussing a possible response to Israel's weekend proposal for a phased truce with mediators from Qatar<\/a> and Egypt, Hamas negotiators departed Cairo late on Monday to confer with the organization's leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Partisan and ideological views of these two powers' respective influence in the global arena are strongly related. The likelihood that Republicans and Republican-leaning independents believe that US influence in the globe has been waning is much higher than that of Democrats<\/a> and Democratic-leaning independents (63% and 37%, respectively).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, liberal Democrats are more likely than conservative or moderate Democrats to believe that U.S. influence has been declining (43% vs. 32%), while self-described conservative Republicans are far more likely than moderate or liberal Republicans to hold this opinion (70% vs. 47%). Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to think that China\u2019s international influence has been growing stronger in recent years (72% vs. 63%). Previous research has found that Republicans are more likely than Democrats to view China\u2019s power and influence as a major threat to the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once more, those who share this perspective<\/a> are more likely to be on the extremes of the ideological spectrum. Compared to 60% of moderate and liberal Republicans, 78% of conservative Republicans believe China's influence is increasing. Democrats who identify as liberals (72%), as opposed to moderates and conservatives (57%), believe that China's influence is expanding. While women are more likely to believe that the United States<\/a>' relative influence has stabilized, males are slightly more likely to believe that the country's power has been waning. In general, differences based on age or education are less pronounced. Americans about a few key international organizations and a number of other nations' worldwide significance. Opinions about Russia's influence during the current conflict in Ukraine are sharply divided, with roughly equal numbers stating that it has been becoming stronger (38%) and growing weaker (37%). Just over 20% of Americans believe that Russia's influence will remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding the impact of the United Nations, the European Union, and NATO<\/a>, Americans are also divided. Of these three, the majority of Americans (34%) believe that NATO's influence on the international scene has grown during the past few years, while 39% believe it has remained constant and 25% believe it has decreased. Once more, partisanship and ideology are associated with these opinions: liberal Democrats are more inclined than conservative Republicans to believe that NATO's influence <\/a>is growing (42%), while the latter group is more likely to believe that it has been declining (33%). After decades of non-alignment, Finland and Sweden declared their bids to join the military alliance<\/a>, citing Russia's unease with NATO's expansion into Eastern Europe as a driving force for their invasion of Ukraine. In the current war, the EU has also been involved, contributing to talks concerning Ukraine's membership and sanctions against Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, A fifth of American people (22%) believe that the EU is becoming more influential abroad, while a third believe that the EU's power is waning. The majority (43%) believe that the EU's influence is not changing. Four out of ten American citizens believe that the UN's power has decreased recently, reflecting the country's more pessimistic views of the organization. Russia has been under scrutiny for the UN Security Council<\/a>'s failure to denounce its invasion of Ukraine, given that Russia holds the veto power over all resolutions due to its permanent position on the Council. Merely 16% of Americans believe that the United Nations' impact on the globe has increased.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Echoes of change: The diminished voice of the US in the Middle East","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"echoes-of-change-the-diminished-voice-of-the-us-in-the-middle-east","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6977","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6945,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-05 11:37:05","post_content":"\n Being Muslim or Arab in the US means silently accepting the American-Jewish narrative about the Middle East for many years. Millions of dollars were used to support the media, national elections, think institutes in Washington, D.C, and lobbying organizations that had access to the US Congress in order to maintain this narrative. For the most part, the Arab and Muslim response was a resigned quiet, partly because they lacked the resources and networks to challenge the dominant narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, there were a lot of people who felt frustrated and defeated by the deluge of lies that dominated American popular knowledge. The biggest political weapon against any criticism of Israel was the fear of losing one's job, being the subject of an online campaign, or being charged with anti-Semitism if one approached Jewish-American groups. Throughout my twenty-five-year career as an author and journalist, as an Arab-American, have at various times faced the anger of Jewish Americans. Given this, it should come as no surprise that U.S. President Joe Biden gave Israel his full support to launch an unrestricted military campaign in the Gaza Strip during the early stages of Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and even supplied the cutting-edge weapons required to carry out that mission. The Washington Post claims that in just the first six weeks, Israel bombarded the Palestinians in Gaza with 22,000 bombs supplied by the United States. The newspaper, citing intelligence files provided to Congress, stated that Washington also sent more than 50,000 artillery shells and nearly 2,000 pounds of \"bunker buster\" bombs during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About their ally Israel, Americans have historically held more favorable opinions than those about the Palestinians. Over the years, the average view of Israel among Americans has remained positive at 65%, according to Gallup's 1989 survey. In 1989, during yet another period of elevated tensions in the region, Israel's rating fell to 45%, the lowest of this period. In comparison, since Gallup's initial survey in 2000, an average of 19% of Americans had a favorable opinion of the Palestinian Authority. In 2021, the highest rating was 30%. The historical averages for opinions from 2017 to this year were exceeded. The largest reduction in positive views of Israel among 18 to 34-year-olds is shown among young adults, who saw a dip from 64% in 2023 to 38% in 2024. Adults between the ages of 35 and 54 exhibit a modest but statistically significant decline, going from 66% to 55%, while those above the age of 55 show no discernible change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, the slight age gaps in opinions of Israel were observed a year ago. A difference of 10 percentage points between the opinions of young individuals and older persons has grown. At 71% to 38%, older Americans are now almost twice as likely as younger Americans to have a favorable opinion of Israel. However, the Biden administration has discovered something unexpected since October 7 that has surprised both White House and State Department officials as well as common Americans: Arabs and Muslims have unexpectedly gained a strong public voice, which could cost them reelection in what looks to be a close race in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The American public's growing sympathy for the Palestinians in Gaza has disturbed Biden administration officials, but a large portion of Congress has chosen to ignore this significant shift in popular opinion. Most don't even notice the situation facing the Palestinian people, instead continuing to back Israel without reservation. However, there has been a public awakening that might be considerably more destructive than the division and hostility that former President Donald Trump who may run for president again in 2024 had fostered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary cause is the close ties that activists, especially the younger generation, have made between the struggle against Israel's almost century-long occupation of Palestine and other movements such as Black Lives Matter, indigenous rights,<\/a> women's rights, and the rights of Latinos and people of color in the United States. Numerous religious faiths' churches, including those headed by black clergy, are also conducting vigils in support of the Palestinian people and calling for an end to hostilities. Now that they were not alone, Arabs and Muslims who still make up a significant minority in America were able to organize hundreds of thousands of protestors on the streets of Washington and other major cities. They were able to unite with other special interest organizations that have a well-established track record of effectively using political pressure to further their objectives. Broadly speaking, the public's will to preserve Palestine or what's left of it is a component of a greater struggle against the established colonialist system, of which the United States is an effective poster child since it supports Israel's expansionism and settler-colonial endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Arabs, Muslims, and others broadcast shows every day denouncing Israel's activities in Gaza and calling for an end to hostilities. In stark contrast to mainstream media outlets that support Israel, broadcasters.<\/p>\n","post_title":"The transformation of American public opinion on Palestine","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-transformation-of-american-public-opinion-on-palestine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6945","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":13},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Houthis, an Iran-aligned militia, stated in a videotaped address early on Tuesday that they had attacked two US destroyers, the ship Cyclades in the Red Sea, and the MSC Orion in the Indian Ocean. Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1. The market is expecting no rate decreases due to persistent inflation<\/a>, which might strengthen the currency and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will raise interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday's oil price decline was somewhat offset by concerns about the future of US interest rates and the market's reaction to the cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo, which helped allay concerns about the conflict's potential to spread. At 0630 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 20 cents, or 0.24%, to $82.43 a barrel<\/a>, while Brent crude futures fell 19 cents, or 0.21%, to $88.21 a barrel. On Monday, both benchmarks' front-month contracts had losses of over 1%. The ongoing negotiation for a potential ceasefire<\/a> between Israel and Hamas has led market participants to further unwind the geopolitical risk premium in oil prices, while the upcoming Fed meeting also drives some near-term reservations,\" said Yeap Jun Rong, a market strategist at IG. According to Yahya Sarea, the military spokesperson for the Iran-aligned organization, Houthis attacked two US destroyers, the ship Cyclades in the Red Sea<\/a>, and the MSC Orion in the Indian Ocean. Sarea made this announcement during a televised address early on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"Rates being kept at elevated levels for longer could trigger a further rise in the US dollar, while also putting some risks to oil demand outlook. After discussing a possible response to Israel's weekend proposal for a phased truce with mediators from Qatar<\/a> and Egypt, Hamas negotiators departed Cairo late on Monday to confer with the organization's leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Egyptian security sources stated that they anticipated the group to report back in two days. Israeli bombings killed scores of Palestinians on Monday, with over half of the casualties<\/a> occurring in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which international officials had begged Israel not to attack, while Hamas leaders were in Cairo. The Houthis of Yemen have persisted in their attacks on marine commerce south of the vital Suez Canal trade route, which has maintained oil prices below floor and may lead to greater risk premiums if participants expect delays in the supply of crude oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In conclusion, Regarding the economy, investors are keeping a close eye on the US Federal Reserve's policy review on May 1st. The market is expecting no rate reduction due to persistent inflation, which might strengthen the US currency<\/a> and reduce demand for oil. Given the continued strength of the job market and inflation, some investors are cautiously pricing in a larger likelihood that the Fed will hike interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point this year and next.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Oil prices dip amidst focus on Israel-Gaza truce talks and US fed policy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"oil-prices-dip-amidst-focus-on-israel-gaza-truce-talks-and-us-fed-policy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_modified_gmt":"2025-02-02 08:34:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/dctransparency.com\/?p=6993","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6977,"post_author":"7","post_date":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_date_gmt":"2024-04-23 17:54:10","post_content":"\n The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) hosted a debate with the topic \"Israel's Genocide in Gaza<\/a>: Specter of a Widening War.\" The panelists believed that important stakeholders had critically reevaluated their plans as a result of the redefinition of regional power relations. \"US had been setting the stage for the widening conflict for a while in terms of providing the strategic environment on the ground by not fulfilling the responsibility to protect, and allowing blatant violations of the genocide convention, humanitarian law, Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations<\/a>, and gathering of military alliances on the ground,\" Shireen Mazari said as she opened the debate in her capacity as the session's chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most Americans see China<\/a> not as a \"partner,\" but rather as a \"competitor\" or a \"enemy\" of the US. And a recent Pew Research Center study suggests that the majority of American citizens do not believe that the United States is winning the race for global power. The majority of Americans (47%) believe that the US has less influence now than it had a few years ago. Just around 20% of respondents believe that US influence has increased, and 32% believe it has remained relatively constant. This contrasts sharply with perceptions of China. According to two-thirds of American adults, the nation's influence<\/a> has grown recently. Only 10% of Americans believe China's influence has been waning, while around one in five believe it has remained constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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