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  International Studies PerspectivesVolume 7 Issue 3, Pages 231 - 238 Published Online: 5 Jul 2006 © 2010 International Studies Association Published on behalf of the International Studies Association
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 82K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking  Can Humanitarianism Instill Good Will? American Tsunami Aid and Sri Lankan Reactions Copyright © 2006 International Studies Association KEYWORDS tsunami • aid • humanitarianism • Sri Lanka ABSTRACTOne 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. | 
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