In 2009 the Council on Foreign Relations International Institutions and Global Governance program produced a massive collection of polling data on U.S. and global public attitudes on international issues, including terrorism, human rights, and international aid and development. The data suggest Americans share many similar opinions with their global counterparts, viewing the protection of human rights and international development aid favorably, and seeing aid as a valuable tool in combating terrorism.
The following excerpts are from the polling data relating to aid and development work, international laws, and human rights:
US Public Opinion on Development and Humanitarian Aid
Views on International Cooperation