POLL: Iran Replaces North Korea as the Biggest Threat to Global Security

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- STEWART and PARTNERS today released the latest edition of its America's Point of View (APOV) Survey which reports 40% of Americans identifying Iran as the country that poses the greatest threat to global security.  China (15%) and North Korea (10%) come in at a very distant second and third place, respectively.  

This marks a significant shift in U.S. public opinion over the last nine months, when the June 2009 APOV Survey found Americans most likely to point to North Korea (44%) as the country posing the greatest threat to global security, doubling those who cited Iran (22%) at that time.  

"June 2009 marked the height of North Korea's long-range missile tests, and things seemed to have quieted down after the two American journalists were released from that country in August," said William Stewart, President, STEWART and PARTNERS.  "Since his questionable re-election around the same time period, Ahmadinejad's words and actions have earned Iran the distinction of being public enemy number one in the eyes of the American people."

The survey also finds that 68% of Americans say global security is unstable, whereas last June this figure stood at 57%.  

Separate survey questions reveal similar percentages saying they are "very concerned" about the threat Islamic extremists pose to the United States (67%), and that it is "very likely" that Islamic extremists will successfully carry out a major terrorist attack within the United States during the next 12 months.  When it comes to the job President Obama is doing in handling Islamic extremism, more Americans disapprove (48%) than approve (30%).

Complete survey results, including the question wording, can be found at www.STEWARTandPARTNERS.com.

Methodology

The Spring 2010 edition of the America's Point of View Survey was conducted March 20-22, 2010. Telephone interviews were conducted among N=513 adults 18+ years of age throughout the U.S. using a random-digit dial (RDD) sampling method. This sample has a margin of error of 4.5%. The America's Point View Survey is conducted by, and funded by, STEWART and PARTNERS, LLC.

About STEWART and PARTNERS (www.stewartandpartners.com)

STEWART and PARTNERS is an independent research and consulting firm specializing in communications research and strategy development. Our team provides research-driven insights and strategic advice designed to help our clients make more confident decisions and generate measurable and enduring improvements in their business.

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