"There is a perception that the U.S. does not really want democracy in the Muslim world because of the fear of what might come out of that and,in particular, that Islamist parties might prevail."

VOA: standard.2010.05.11

"Do you see that there may be a problem with Prime Minister Maliki putting on the ballot in the upcoming elections a referendum on that precise question?" "I think a referendum would be more possible if there were a perception that we were not living up to the security agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"There is a perception that President Obama brings with him a sensibility and sensitivity to the region and I think that will stand him in very good stead because there is already a very strong expectation that President Obama will set a new direction for US policy towards its partners, towards APEC, and in particular towards Asia."

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

Observers say the upcoming four-day trip, which begins with an overnight stay Thursday in Mexico,will give Mr.Obama a chance to change that perception.

VOA: standard.2009.04.15

That public perception created a new challenge for Muslim parents.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12

Rosemary Hollis, who teaches Middle East politics at City University London, says Iranian rhetoric about Britain is rooted in a long-held perception that while the United States might be more powerful, Britain is more devious.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02