Democracy

Iranians Have Doubted U.S. Commitment to Democracy

Majority says U.S. not serious about encouraging democracy in region

July 2, 2009
Amid debate about the Obama administration’s reaction to Iran’s election dispute, Gallup polling reveals past skepticism among Iranians about the United States’ willingness to allow people in their region to fashion their own political future as they see fit.More ...

Few Pakistanis Satisfied With How Their Democracy Works

Political situation ranks among top problems residents say they face

March 13, 2009
A Gallup Poll conducted before the current political crisis in Pakistan found that a Gallup-high 38% are dissatisfied with the way democracy works in their country. Further, after unemployment, Pakistanis were next most likely to name the political situation in their country as the most challenging issue they face.More ...

For Russians, Link Between Democracy and the West

Association between free markets, democracy, and Western nations

February 11, 2009
Forty percent of Russians say they would choose for their country a political system similar to the Soviet one but more democratic and market-based, more than choose any other option. Among Russians, Gallup also finds an association between free market economies and Western-style democracy.More ...

In Egypt, Souring Attitudes Toward United States

Stance on Israeli-Palestinian conflict likely outweighing foreign aid

December 16, 2008
Despite the United States giving Egypt roughly $2 billion in development assistance annually, Egyptians’ confidence in the sincerity of U.S. efforts to establish democracy in the region has only declined over the past three years.More ...

Terrorism, Economy Dual Threats for Pakistanis

Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking

September 12, 2008
Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.More ...

Role of Sharia: A Fault Line in Turkish Society

Turks who want no legal role for Sharia are not openly hostile to it

August 7, 2008
Gallup Poll findings underscore the broad secular-religious divide that has come to define Turkey, but they also reveal that among Turks who see no role for Sharia in legislation, only minorities associate Islamic law with negative attributes.More ...

Cambodians to Vote, but Dissatisfied With Their Democracy

Voters may be reluctant to risk leadership change

July 25, 2008
Cambodia’s longtime Prime Minister Hun Sen’s party is expected to be easily re-elected Sunday, in a country where most citizens (74%) are dissatisfied with the way democracy works.More ...

Economic Concerns Simmer Ahead of Indonesia’s Election

Rising corruption also troubles citizens

July 17, 2008
With Indonesia’s long election season now in motion, a Gallup Poll suggests citizens’ concerns about the economy and corruption could dog candidates over the next nine months.More ...
Lebanese May Be Wary of U.S. Support

Lebanese May Be Wary of U.S. Support

June 19, 2008
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced trip to Lebanon this week to express the United States' support for democracy in the country. In 2006, 69% of Lebanese did not think the United States was serious about developing a democracy in their country.

Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy

But many are dissatisfied with the way it works in their country

May 1, 2008
Majorities in each of six former Soviet republics, ranging from 58% to 78%, say democracy is important to their country’s development. But those who value democracy are in most cases unlikely to feel it is working well in their country.More ...
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