Muslim-West Relationships

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 ...

The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs

This report, The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs, a Silatech study prepared in partnership with Gallup, measures and analyzes attitudes of young Arabs with respect to their hopes and desires in life, human capital, work, entrepreneurship, and obstacles to success.

Americans Remain Skeptical About Middle East Peace

Just 32% think Israel and Arabs will ever live in peace

June 4, 2009
President Barack Obama’s speech in Cairo comes at a time when only 32% of Americans think Israel and the Arab nations will ever be able to settle their differences and live in peace; 66% disagree.More ...

Americans Still Say Muslims Have Negative View of U.S.

Most Americans say Muslim-West relations are important to them

June 3, 2009
Eight in 10 Americans believe people in Muslim countries have an unfavorable view of the U.S.; only 13% say such attitudes are positive. Americans’ own views of Muslim countries are also more negative than positive, though to a lesser degree. Both perceptions are little changed since 2002.More ...
Americans' Views Toward Muslim Nations Fairly Stable

Americans' Views Toward Muslim Nations Fairly Stable

June 3, 2009
Currently 21% of Americans have a very or somewhat favorable opinion of Muslim countries, down slightly from 24% who said the same in 2002. Another 39% say they have a very or somewhat unfavorable opinion of Muslim countries, which is also down from 41% in 2002.

Egyptians’ Approval of U.S. Leadership Up, But Still Low

Approval is up to 25% from 6%, but a slight majority still disapprove

June 2, 2009
A Gallup Poll conducted this March in Egypt finds Egyptians’ approval of U.S. leadership up considerably since 2008, but still low at 25%. Also, 23% of Egyptians remain undecided.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 ...

Obama Hopes for Approval Turnaround With Turkish Public

Turks not hopeful about improving U.S. policies toward their country

April 3, 2009
As President Obama visits Turkey, Gallup reveals that majorities of Turkish respondents disapproved of United States’ and Israel’s leadership when Gallup last polled there in July. Respondents favored Obama during the U.S. presidential election, but did not express much hope for improving U.S.-Turkey relations.More ...

Opinion Briefing: U.S. Image in Middle East/North Africa

Iraq withdrawal among top actions residents say would improve opinions

January 27, 2009
The Obama administration faces an immense task in rebuilding the United States’ brand in the Middle East/North Africa, where the regional median approval of U.S. leadership is 15%. Gallup Polls suggest Obama’s plan to expedite withdrawal from Iraq could help improve some residents’ opinions.More ...

Before Attacks, Intercommunal Tensions Rising in India

Citizens growing more likely to expect conflict between Muslims, Hindus

December 8, 2008
Gallup Polls in India find 22% of residents anticipating more conflict between Muslims and Hindus in that country, nearly double the percentage who did so in 2006, but still less than the 40% anticipating less conflict.More ...
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