World Views of U.S.

Surveys around the world conducted by the Gallup Organization have asked the question: "Do you approve or disapprove of the job performance of the leadership of the United States of America?"

This question has been asked in surveys in 42 countries. In 16 of those countries, the question was asked both prior to and after President Obama became chief executive. In Dijibouti, Lebanon and Palestinian Territories, those who approve of U.S. leadership has declined. In the other 13 nations, the approval ratings of the U.S. have improved.

Among all 42 nations with a U.S. rating tapped this year, here are some of the findings:

* In Kenya, where Obama has roots, the approval rating of the U.S. is now 93%. The U.S. tends to also get very high approval ratings from other African countires (Senegal 87%, South Africa 87%, Uganda 91%).

* The lowest U.S. rating comes from Palestine, where 7% approve. The rating from Iraqi is also low, 15%.

* In Afghanistan, however, the approval rating of U.S. leadership is 50%.

* In the United States itself, the rating of U.S. leadership is 58%.

For a look at the full Gallup study, see: http://www.gallup.com/poll/121991/World-Citizens-Views-Leadership-Pre-Post-Obama.aspx.