1 Dramatic Drop In Support for Global Terrorists Among Indonesians Since Tsunami *Comparison data is from 2002

2 American Tsunami Relief Causes More Favorable Opinion Of the United States, Particularly Among Bin Laden Supporters and Youth

3 Violence Against Civilians Q1: Some people think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets are justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. Do you personally feel that this kind of violence is often justified to defend Islam, sometimes justified, rarely justified or never justified? Muslim-only respondents. 9% Justified 76% Not Justified

4 Violence Against Civilians Justified: 2002 v Q1: Some people think that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilian targets are justified in order to defend Islam from its enemies. Other people believe that, no matter what the reason, this kind of violence is never justified. Do you personally feel that this kind of violence is often justified to defend Islam, sometimes justified, rarely justified or never justified? Muslim-only respondents

5 Confidence in Osama Bin Laden Q2: How much confidence do you have in Osama Bin Laden to do the right thing regarding world affairs? 23% Confident42% Not Confident

6 Confidence in Osama Bin Laden: 2003 v Q2: How much confidence do you have in Osama Bin Laden to do the right thing regarding world affairs?

7 Opposition to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts Q3: Which of the following phrases comes closer to your view? I favor the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism, OR I oppose the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism?

8 Opposition to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts: 2003 v Q3: Which of the following phrases comes closer to your view? I favor the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism, OR I oppose the U.S.-led efforts to fight terrorism?

9 Opinion of the United States Q4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States. 34% Favorable 54% Unfavorable

10 Favorable Opinion of the United States: 2003 v Q4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States.

11 Unfavorable Opinion of the United States: 2003 v Q4: Some people have a favorable opinion of the United States. Some don’t. Please tell me if you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of the United States.

12 Impact of Tsunami Relief I Q5: The United States is providing aid to help Aceh and North Sumatra tsunami victims. Please tell me if this makes your opinion of the United States much more favorable, somewhat more favorable, somewhat less favorable or much less favorable. 65% More Favorable 18% Less Favorable

13 Impact of Tsunami Relief I: Breakdown By Age & Views On Bin Laden Q5: The United States is providing aid to help Aceh and North Sumatra tsunami victims. Please tell me if this makes your opinion of the United States much more favorable, somewhat more favorable, somewhat less favorable or much less favorable.

14 Impact of Tsunami Relief II Q6: In forming your overall opinion of the United States, how important is American assistance for tsunami victims? 63% Important 21% Not Important

15 Views on Tsunami Relief Q7: Do you think the United States is doing enough to help victims of the tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra?

16 Views on Continued Tsunami Relief Q8: The United States has provided immediate aid to tsunami victims in Aceh and North Sumatra. If Indonesia still needs support, in your opinion, do you think the United States should continue to provide assistance?