Governance

Most Indonesians Approve of Incumbent Ahead of Election

Residents see progress on key election issues

July 3, 2009

A new Gallup Poll of Indonesia suggests that Wednesday’s presidential election is the incumbent’s to lose. Ninety-two percent of Indonesians approve of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s job performance.More ...

Many in Honduras Saw Political Situation as Unstable

In 2008, 29% said the country was headed toward a military coup d’etat

June 30, 2009

As political turmoil grips Honduras, a Gallup Poll survey reveals that 47% of Hondurans perceived their political situation as unstable in September 2008. About one in two respondents said government was most responsible for the country’s political tensions.More ...

Argentines’ Faith in Leadership Down Ahead of Elections

Approval at 29% in 2008, a drop from 62% in 2006

June 26, 2009

Ahead of Argentina’s midterm congressional elections on June 28, Gallup finds Argentine approval of their country’s leadership and attitudes toward economic conditions were steadily declining between May 2006 and August 2008.More ...

Many Icelanders Keen on Adopting Euro, Mixed on EU

About half of respondents identify extremely or very strongly with Europe

May 27, 2009

Before Iceland’s recent parliamentary election, Gallup found Icelanders far more positive about adopting the euro than about EU membership, with 60% calling the former a good thing and 39% saying the same about the latter. Overall, about half of Icelanders (49%) identify extremely or very strongly with Europe.More ...

Pakistanis Generally See Taliban’s Influence as Negative

But many surveyed before offensive didn’t know or wouldn’t say

May 12, 2009

Before Pakistan’s recent military operation to dislodge the Taliban from the country’s North West Frontier Province, a Gallup Poll found nearly half of Pakistanis (47%) believed the Taliban’s presence has a negative influence, while 14% said it has a positive influence and 39% had no opinion.More ...

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 ...

El Salvador’s New Leadership Inherits Myriad Challenges

Many respondents report trouble affording basic necessities

March 24, 2009

After 20 years with ARENA as the top political party, El Salvador looks to new leadership with FMLN. Gallup finds that El Salvador’s new president inherits a public highly dissatisfied with government efforts to deal with the poor and a nation where many are struggling to afford day-to-day necessities.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 ...

Americans Remain Critical of the United Nations

Nevertheless, most want the organization to have a meaningful function

March 13, 2009

For the seventh straight year, most Americans -- now 65% -- believe the United Nations is doing a “poor job” of addressing the problems it has before it. Only 26% say it is doing a “good job.” Despite this, most still want the organization to have a meaningful role in world affairs.More ...

Americans Weigh In On Government Involvement

March 12, 2009

Americans are slightly less likely now than they were before the escalation of the economic crisis to say the federal government has too much power, but 50% still think this is the case.

Governance

Most Indonesians Approve of Incumbent Ahead of Election

Residents see progress on key election issues

Many in Honduras Saw Political Situation as Unstable

In 2008, 29% said the country was headed toward a military coup d’etat

Argentines’ Faith in Leadership Down Ahead of Elections

Approval at 29% in 2008, a drop from 62% in 2006

Many Icelanders Keen on Adopting Euro, Mixed on EU

About half of respondents identify extremely or very strongly with Europe

Pakistanis Generally See Taliban’s Influence as Negative

But many surveyed before offensive didn’t know or wouldn’t say

Serbians More Positive on Local Public Services

Satisfaction up against backdrop of political stability and progress

El Salvador’s New Leadership Inherits Myriad Challenges

Many respondents report trouble affording basic necessities

Few Pakistanis Satisfied With How Their Democracy Works

Political situation ranks among top problems residents say they face

Americans Remain Critical of the United Nations

Nevertheless, most want the organization to have a meaningful function

Americans Weigh In On Government Involvement

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