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Mauritanians Approved of Overthrown Government

Majority also expressed confidence in military

August 8, 2008

A military-led takeover in Mauritania has toppled a civilian-led government that enjoyed approval from the majority of citizens in 2007.More ...

Public Wants Congress to Approve Military Action, Bombings

As was case in 1973, Americans want president to get congressional approval

July 7, 2008

An 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 Trust McCain’s Military Ability

June 25, 2008

Americans are more likely to have confidence in John McCain than Barack Obama to send troops into combat and to handle the responsibilities of commander in chief.

In U.S., Military Ranks Best, Congress Worst

June 20, 2008

Of 16 institutions, Americans express the most confidence in the military (71%) and the least in Congress (12%).

Zimbabweans Ready for Change

March 24, 2008

With Zimbabweans set to vote this week, Gallup reveals that 63% of citizens surveyed in 2007 say a change in leadership is needed to turn the country's economy around.

Americans on Iraq: Should the U.S. Stay or Go?

Most Americans favor an exit timetable, but disagree about timing

March 13, 2008

Most Americans favor setting a timetable for pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq, but most aren’t ready for an immediate withdrawal. The public is split between favoring gradual withdrawal on a timetable (41%) and maintaining troop levels until conditions improve (35%)More ...

Almost Half of Americans Say Military Is Not Strong Enough

But 44% say too much is being spent on military and national defense

March 7, 2008

Nearly half of Americans -- 47% -- say the U.S. national defense is not strong enough, a record high in Gallup’s history.More ...

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

January 11, 2008

Ukraine’s new government has much to overcome, as confidence in national institutions remains low. Ukrainians have little confidence in their national government, judicial system, and the honesty of elections. Most Ukrainians believe corruption is widespread throughout the government and within businesses.More ...

Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions

Israelis split on moral justification of military attacks on civilians

January 8, 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 ...

Killing Widens Divisions in Lebanon

December 14, 2007

Prior to the assassination of Lebanon's likely next army chief, Gallup found 87% of Lebanese confident in their military and only 40% confident in their national government.

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Mauritanians Approved of Overthrown Government

Majority also expressed confidence in military

Public Wants Congress to Approve Military Action, Bombings

As was case in 1973, Americans want president to get congressional approval

Americans Trust McCain’s Military Ability

In U.S., Military Ranks Best, Congress Worst

Zimbabweans Ready for Change

Americans on Iraq: Should the U.S. Stay or Go?

Most Americans favor an exit timetable, but disagree about timing

Almost Half of Americans Say Military Is Not Strong Enough

But 44% say too much is being spent on military and national defense

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions

Israelis split on moral justification of military attacks on civilians

Killing Widens Divisions in Lebanon

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