| ID | 072299 |
| Title Proper | Can humanitarianism instill good will? American Tsunami aid and Sri Lankan reactions |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Rajapaksa, Sushama ; Dundes, Lauren |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | One means of curbing anti-Americanism is to promote positive views of the United States and its people. The purpose of this study was to assess whether nearly a billion dollars pledged by the United States for tsunami aid instilled good will among Sri Lankans. Of 478 respondents, most considered both the American government (75%) and the American people (84%) to be generous. Half claimed that they liked the American people, a substantial increase over attitudes measured 2 years back, post-9/11. While fewer than half supported U.S. involvement in Iraq, the extent of this support increased significantly from post-9/11 levels, suggesting that humanitarian aid may result in broadened support for unrelated U.S. initiatives. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Perspectives Vol. 7, No. 3; Aug 2006: p231-238 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Perspectives Vol: 7 No 3 |
| Key Words | Tsunami ; Aid ; Humanitarianism ; Sri Lanka ; United States |