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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 ...

Ambassador to Syria Will Face Negative Views of U.S.

Two in three Syrians have an unfavorable opinion of the United States

June 25, 2009

In working to thaw U.S. relations with Syria, the Obama administration has considerable anti-American sentiment to overcome. In March 2009, 64% of Syrians expressed an unfavorable view of the United States and 71% disapproved of U.S. leadership.More ...

Arab Youth Express Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit

Most agree entrepreneurs help to create jobs

June 9, 2009

In its first report on Arab youth, Gallup Poll findings reveal that many young Arabs who don’t already own businesses plan to start one in the next year.More ...

Arab Youth Perceive Many Barriers to Economic Opportunity

Shortage of good jobs perceived by many as the chief obstacle

June 8, 2009

Gallup finds minorities of young people across many Arab League countries surveyed, except in the Gulf region, satisfied with job creation. Young Arabs perceive obstacles to entering the job market relating to lack of economic, selection system, and workforce readiness.More ...

In EU Election, Women Vote on Experience Over Party

European women want more representation in EU politics

June 6, 2009

Amid the EU parliamentary elections now underway, a Flash Eurobarometer poll on women’s attitudes toward the European elections finds that women give more importance to candidates’ experience on European issues rather than to political orientation. Men give roughly equal weight to both these factors.More ...

Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries

Most remain low overall; more Palestinians disapprove than before

June 1, 2009

New Gallup Polls conducted in 11 Arab countries ahead of President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world Thursday find approval of U.S. leadership in many cases is still generally low, but ratings in several countries have improved.More ...

In Africa, Signs of Hope in Battle Against Malaria

Poll trends tentatively suggest efforts to battle malaria may be working

May 15, 2009

Gallup Polls conducted in 23 sub-Saharan African countries reveal the increasing presence of mosquito nets and use of antimalarial drugs. However, there is little overall change in public opinion on the prevalence of malaria.More ...

In Latin America, Less Than Half Familiar With Ethanol

Majority of those familiar with ethanol likely to support its use

May 11, 2009

Gallup finds that less than half of respondents in many Latin American countries have heard of ethanol. Of those who have heard of it, Gallup finds majorities in nearly every country would support a referendum to start replacing gasoline for ethanol.More ...

U.S., Canada Show More Interfaith Cohesion Than Europe

European Muslims embrace their nations, but the latter do not embrace them

May 7, 2009

A new report from Gallup and the Coexist Foundation reveals that residents of the U.S. and Canada are more likely than Europeans surveyed to be classified as “integrated.” It also reveals that European Muslims and the general publics have different perceptions of European Muslims’ loyalty to their nations.More ...

Views on Healthcare in Nations Affected by Swine Flu

April 30, 2009

With increasing reports of swine flu across the globe, Gallup looks at the availability of quality healthcare in nations with confirmed cases of the virus.

Multi-country

Many in Honduras Saw Political Situation as Unstable

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

Ambassador to Syria Will Face Negative Views of U.S.

Two in three Syrians have an unfavorable opinion of the United States

Arab Youth Express Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit

Most agree entrepreneurs help to create jobs

Arab Youth Perceive Many Barriers to Economic Opportunity

Shortage of good jobs perceived by many as the chief obstacle

In EU Election, Women Vote on Experience Over Party

European women want more representation in EU politics

Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries

Most remain low overall; more Palestinians disapprove than before

In Africa, Signs of Hope in Battle Against Malaria

Poll trends tentatively suggest efforts to battle malaria may be working

In Latin America, Less Than Half Familiar With Ethanol

Majority of those familiar with ethanol likely to support its use

U.S., Canada Show More Interfaith Cohesion Than Europe

European Muslims embrace their nations, but the latter do not embrace them

Views on Healthcare in Nations Affected by Swine Flu

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