Afghanistan: Where Things Stand

CSIS hosted a discussion with Gary Langer, Director of Polling, ABC News, on "Afghanistan: Where Things Stand". He presented results of ABC News’ latest national public opinion poll in Afghanistan. The poll, conducted with the BBC and German broadcaster ARD, consists of face-to-face interviews performed between Dec. 30, 2008, and Jan. 12, 2009, among a random sample of 1,534 Afghan adults in all 34 of the country's provinces, and shows dramatic changes in attitudes across a range of measures.

After the event Gary Langer gave a short interview on the major findings of his study, what surprised him most, how public opinion varies in the provinces, and the approval ratings of the Afghan government.

Listen (mp3, 00:04:27) to the follow up podcast interview with Gary Langer.

Read the ABC News release on this poll, Support for U.S. Efforts Plummets Amid Afghanistan’s Ongoing Strife (pdf).