counterhegemons not inspiring either
[more from the Pew summary…]
There is little evidence that discontent with the major nations of
the world and their leaders is resulting in greater confidence in
those who have challenged the global status quo. Venezuelan President
Hugo Chavez inspires little public confidence, even in Latin America,
and huge majorities in most countries also say they have little or no
confidence in Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to do the right
thing regarding world affairs. There also is broad opposition to
Iran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons. Citizens all around the world
voice substantial concern about the threat posed by a nuclear-armed
Iran. This includes the Muslim publics of neighboring nations such as
Kuwait and Turkey.
[The full report has a whole chapter on views of Iran and its
president. Though popular in Bangladesh and Indonesia, he’s not liked
pretty much anywhere else in the world, including the Middle East.
His ratings in the Palestinian territories are 47% pos, 40% neg. He’s
highly disliked in Lebanon, Egypt, and Turkey.]