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Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Tue, 13 May 2008 03:45:00 GMT

Data-driven insights into a proposed gas tax holiday in the United States, Serbia's parliamentary elections, Israel's 60^th anniversary, and the future of Nepal's government.

Paving the Way to Prosperity in Africa

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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

New Russian President to Inherit Low Approval Worldwide

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Russia's new president faces diplomacy challenges worldwide, especially in much of the Western world where approval of Russian leadership is already low.

Former Soviet Populations Value Democracy

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.

China's Leadership Better Regarded Outside the West

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal China's leadership remains more popular in Asia, the Middle East/North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa than it is in Europe and the Americas.

Even Before Crisis, Affording Food a Challenge for Many

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Even before the current global unrest over soaring food prices, Gallup found a median of 26% of world citizens surveyed said they were already struggling at times to afford food for themselves and their families.

Latin Americans See Barriers to Educational Opportunity

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Income from increased economic growth in Latin America would be well spent improving educational opportunities. A median 56% of residents across 25 Latin American nations Gallup surveyed say most children in their country have the opportunity to learn and grow every day.

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Data-driven insights into U.S. efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace, Paraguay's election, Earth Day, and World Malaria Day.

In Top Polluting Nations, Efforts to Live "Green" Vary

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Across the five countries that contribute more than half of the world's carbon dioxide emissions, Gallup Polls reveal that American and Japanese residents express the highest levels of environmental stewardship.

Top Polluting Nations Vary Efforts to Improve

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:45:00 GMT

Among the five countries that contribute more than half of the planet's carbon dioxide emissions, Gallup finds differing levels of commitment among citizens to environmental improvement.

China's Leadership Unknown to Many

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many of the world's citizens Gallup surveyed over the past several years have no opinion of China's leadership. Europe is the only region in the world where residents are more likely to disapprove than approve of the job performance of China's leadership.

Latin Americans: Dignity Denied to Region's Youth

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Across 25 Latin American countries surveyed in 2006 and 2007, a median 41% of residents say children in their country are treated with dignity and respect. That's far below the median result for any other global region, including Africa, where the median figure is 60%.

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:45:00 GMT

Data-driven insights into the U.S. Catholic population, Nepal's election, the U.S. stock market, and government corruption in Bulgaria.

Presidential Rule Still Dominates African Politics

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Majorities of respondents in most sub-Saharan African countries Gallup surveyed say their military is primarily loyal to the president, even in nations considered "free."

Rising Costs Exacerbate Hunger Crisis

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:45:00 GMT

Central African Republic, Liberia, Haiti, and Sierra Leone, where citizens are now struggling with rising food costs, top the list of countries where a majority of people report going hungry.

Major Nations Don't Reciprocate U.S. Approval

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Americans are far more likely to approve of the leadership other major nations than citizens in these nations are to approve of U.S. leadership. Gallup Polls reveal approval gaps 50 percentage points or larger between Americans and Britons and Americans and Germans.

Introducing the Gallup World Poll

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The boldest scientific endeavor of its kind, the Gallup World Poll is a window into the minds of 6 billion people.

U.S. Leadership Approval Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal strong support for U.S. leadership in sub-Saharan Africa (the regional median is 62%). This high level of support may reflect U.S. aid to the region.

Understanding Anti-Americanism

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Blogger and journalist Amar Bakshi reacts to Gallup Polls from 139 countries in which people in the Middle East/North Africa (17%) and Europe (22%) are the least likely to approve of U.S. leadership.

U.S. Leadership Approval Lowest in Europe, Mideast

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal that residents of Europe and the Middle East/North Africa are the least likely to approve of U.S. leadership.

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:15:00 GMT

Data-driven insights into new efforts to curb global climate change, the case against Turkey's ruling party, and the 2008 American baseball season.

TV Ownership May Be Good for Well-Being

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In most countries worldwide, Gallup finds that people who have a television in their homes also express higher well-being and optimism than do those without TVs in their homes.

Islam and the West: Clash or Coexistence?

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:30:00 GMT

The authors of the book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think examine the commonly held perception that misunderstandings between Islam and the West stem from a clash of civilizations.

What Do Muslim Women Want?

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:30:00 GMT

The authors of the book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think discuss findings that contrast the perception that Muslim women have been conditioned to accept second-class status.

Water Quality an Issue Around the World

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Ahead of World Water Day, Gallup reveals that people in sub-Saharan Africa are the least likely of the world's citizens to express satisfaction with the water quality in their communities.