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‘Satisfaction Gap’ Divides Israelis, Palestinians

Reducing quality of life differences may be one key to curbing extremism

January 11, 2008
Recent life satisfaction results from the Middle East clearly reflect sharp quality of life differences between Israelis and Palestinians. Improving Palestinians’ perceptions of efforts to reduce those gaps -- particularly by creating new jobs -- may be one way to limit the appeal of extremism in the region.More ...

Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions

Israelis split on moral justification of military attacks on civilians

January 11, 2008
In the midst of collapsing peace talks between Israel and leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Gallup examines data that find a majority of Israeli and Palestinian citizens favor nonviolent forms of resistance and negotiation -- rather than armed struggle and military solutions -- as the best way to achieve self-determination and security.More ...

Yemenis Report More Negative Emotions Than Saudis

About one-half of Yemenis say they worry a lot, versus 30% of Saudis

January 11, 2008
A 2007 Gallup Poll paints a complicated picture of well-being in Yemen. While most Yemenis report being treated with respect, many also report feelings of worry and anger. Yemenis are less likely than their neighbors in Saudi Arabia to rate their lives positively and predict a better future.More ...

Pakistanis Say Citizens Afraid to Express Political Views

Outspoken Bhutto assassinated in climate of fear

January 4, 2008
The late Benazir Bhutto’s courage to speak out politically seems all the more significant given the climate of fear among the Pakistani electorate. In a Gallup Poll conducted earlier this year, a third of Pakistanis said “most” people in the country are afraid to openly express their political views.More ...
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