Peace and Security
Mainstream vs Extremist Views in the Muslim World (Arabic)
Vocal extremists spreading religious rhetoric have led many in the West to believe that the Islamic faith itself is a root cause of terrorism. A Washington Post/ABC News poll conducted in March 2006, for example, found that a full third of Americans — 33% — believe mainstream Islam encourages violence against non-Muslims. If that were true, it would follow that widespread religiosity in predominantly Muslim countries implies widespread popular support for terrorist acts, leading to one apparent solution: actively work to secularize Muslim societies.
Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis
Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking
September 22, 2008Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.More ...
Mainstream vs Extremist Views in the Muslim World
Vocal extremists spreading religious rhetoric have led many in the West to believe that the Islamic faith itself is a root cause of terrorism. A Washington Post/ABC News poll conducted in March 2006, for example, found that a full third of Americans — 33% — believe mainstream Islam encourages violence against non-Muslims. If that were true, it would follow that widespread religiosity in predominantly Muslim countries implies widespread popular support for terrorist acts, leading to one apparent solution: actively work to secularize Muslim societies.
Exploring the Iraq Timetable Issue
Public split if assured that withdrawal is a given
August 6, 2008A review of recent polling about a timetable for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq shows that Americans’ views of this complex issue to a significant degree reflect the way in which the questions are worded.More ...
Afghan War Edges Out Iraq as Most Important for U.S.
Two-thirds say U.S. involvement in Afghanistan not a mistake
July 31, 2008Americans are more likely to say the war in Afghanistan is more important to the United States than the war in Iraq, and less than a third (28%) call the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan a mistake.More ...
Public Wants Congress to Approve Military Action, Bombings
As was case in 1973, Americans want president to get congressional approval
July 8, 2008An overwhelming 79% majority of Americans want the president to get the approval of Congress before sending U.S. armed forces into action outside the United States, and 70% believe congressional approval should be required before the president decides to bomb suspected terrorists.More ...
Americans Support Talking With Iran
June 3, 2008A majority (59%) of Americans think that it would be a good idea for the president of the United States to meet with the president of Iran.
Americans Favor President Meeting With U.S. Enemies
Six in 10 think it’s a good idea to meet with president of Iran
June 2, 2008Two-thirds of Americans think it’s a good idea for the U.S. president to meet with leaders of enemy countries, generally, and 59% think it would be a good idea to meet with the president of Iran, specifically.More ...
Israel, Syria, and Turkey in Talks
May 22, 2008As Turkey mediates peace talks between Israel and Syria, a 2007 Gallup Poll reveals that just 9% of Israelis approve of Syria’s leadership, but 34% approve of Turkey’s leadership.
North Korea Drops Out of Top Three U.S. “Enemies”
Iran and Iraq lead the list, followed by China
March 28, 2008The percentage of Americans identifying North Korea as the United States’ greatest enemy has dropped by half over the past year, from 18% to 9%. Iran, Iraq, and China now lead the list.More ...
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