Which of the following statements most accurately reflects global public opinions of the Obama administration?
a. Although the Obama administration has voiced its concern about the U.S. reputation globally, it has taken very little action to restore its relationships with long-standing allies and pays little regard to global public opinion in practice.
b. Although the Obama administration claims to pay very little attention to global public opinion, a decrease in U.S. favorability ratings after it failed to intervene in the Ukrainian conflict led the United States to lead the charge in the Syrian intervention.
c. The Obama administration is unconcerned with global public opinion, leading to favorable attitudes about the United States in countries where the population believes it is too involved in international affairs.
d. Although the Obama administration has successfully restored the U.S. reputation in many parts of the world, some countries maintain low levels of satisfaction with the United States, particularly in regard to the U.S. use of aerial drones.
d. Although the Obama administration has successfully restored the U.S. reputation in many parts of the world, some countries maintain low levels of satisfaction with the United States, particularly in regard to the U.S. use of aerial drones.
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