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Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors

Reconstruction viewed as the top job, currently and ideally

November 20, 2009
Afghans surveyed in June see NATO, the United Nations, India, and Iran playing roles in reconstruction more than anything else -- in line with what Afghans say they should do. However, Afghans are as likely to see Pakistan’s role as supporting the Taliban as helping with reconstruction.More ...
Americans On Board With Opening Doors to Cuba

Americans On Board With Opening Doors to Cuba

April 23, 2009
Americans tend to support improving U.S. relations with Cuba, including 64% who favor making it easier for Americans to travel there.

Serbians More Positive on Local Public Services

Satisfaction up against backdrop of political stability and progress

April 13, 2009
Serbian attitudes toward their local public services appeared to improve between 2007 and 2008. These jumps came against the backdrop of stable Serbian leadership and significant steps toward EU membership candidacy.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 ...

Opinion Briefing: Achieving Gains in Africa

Attention to infrastructure needs may help with “bottom-up” approach

January 19, 2009
With the Obama administration saying it will take “a ‘bottom-up’ approach to ensuring that America remains a positive force in the world,” Gallup Polls conducted across sub-Saharan Africa suggest that foreign aid directed at infrastructure needs, in addition to health, would be well-received.More ...

No End in Sight to India’s Nuclear Gridlock

Public ambivalence toward U.S., Russia implies continued political turmoil

June 30, 2008
The Indian public is similarly ambivalent about relations with the United States and Russia, which helps explain the political stalemate preventing India’s government from approving a landmark civil nuclear deal with the United States.More ...

Many Balkan Residents Displeased With Road Conditions

A median of 53% are dissatisfied with the roads where they live

June 27, 2008
Gallup Polls conducted in the Balkan region reveal that a median of only 44% are satisfied with the roads and highways where they live.More ...

"Modern Myanmar" Tops Burmese Hopes for Nation's Future

Modernization, development, economic improvement mentioned frequently

June 11, 2008
A Gallup survey in Myanmar before Cyclone Nargis ripped through the country shows residents dreamed of a modern, developed country (37%) with better economic conditions (21%).More ...

Most Russians Oppose Foreign Purchases of Companies

But 42% see foreign investments as beneficial

May 12, 2008
A majority of Russians (68%) think their government should prohibit foreign companies from buying big Russian companies, but they are also more likely to perceive foreign investment as good rather than bad for their economy.More ...

Paving the Way to Prosperity in Africa

Median of 37% of Africans are satisfied with their roads

May 8, 2008
Polls conducted in 35 African countries show that just 37% of respondents are satisfied with their local roads and highways.More ...
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