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National Defense

Americans Support Talking With Iran

June 2, 2008

A majority (59%) of Americans think that it would be a good idea for the president of the United States to meet with the president of Iran.

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 ...

Americans Assess Options in Iraq

October 3, 2007

Americans prefer for U.S. troops to leave Iraq sooner rather than later.

Just 1/3 of Pakistanis Satisfied With Counterterrorism Efforts

Percentage who feel safe walking alone at night down 20 points since 2005

September 26, 2007

As Osama bin Laden publicly attacks Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf, Gallup finds a significant number of Pakistanis dissatisfied with counterterrorism efforts and more likely to feel unsafe walking alone at night than they did in 2005.More ...

Military and National Defense

There is much discussion as to the amount of money the government in Washington should spend for national defense and military purposes. How do you feel about this? Do you think we are spending too little, about the right amount, or too much? Do you, yourself, feel that our national defense is stronger now than it needs to be, not strong enough, or about right at the present time?More ...

Scandal Threatens Colombians' Budding Trust in Government

In 2006, Colombian population more likely than neighbors to express confidence

March 14, 2007

Like its Andean neighbors, Colombia has a way to go in strengthening residents' confidence in government. But Gallup World Poll data from 2006 from Colombia and the other Andean nations indicate Colombians rate governing institutions such as the government and judiciary more positively than average for the region. It remains to be seen whether the current scandal involving close allies of Colombian President Uribe will erode that confidence.More ...

Perceptions of "Too Much" Military Spending at 15-Year High

More Americans also say the military is not strong enough

March 2, 2007

The public's view that the federal government is spending too much on the military has increased substantially this year, to its highest level in more than 15 years. Gallup's annual World Affairs poll finds more than 4 in 10 Americans now saying the government is spending too much in this area. Despite this, in recent years, Americans have also become increasingly likely to say the nation's military is not strong enough.More ...

Gallup World Poll: South Korea's Political Dilemma

September 22, 2006

Recent Gallup World Poll data suggest that South Koreans report complex, sometimes puzzling opinions on the issues of North Korean nuclear weapons and other related matters including the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Korea. Conflicting views between the U.S. and South Korea over the issue of North Korean nuclear threats as well as the recent changes involving redeployment and reduction of U.S. troops in Korea seem to have added more complexity to this already complex issue South Koreans are faced with.More ...

Americans Favor Diplomacy With North Korea, Not Military Action

More than 8 of 10 favor diplomacy or doing nothing at this time

July 13, 2006

The overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the United States should explore diplomatic solutions in response to the North Korean missile tests last week, rather than launching either an air or ground military attack. Despite North Korea's failed missile launch and the attention it has received in the news, Americans' already negative views of North Korea have not changed materially.More ...

Halting the Flow is Americans' Illegal Immigration Priority

Also favor a broader plan for dealing with illegal immigrants

April 13, 2006

When asked where government should focus its energies on immigration, Americans are more concerned that steps be taken to halt the flow of immigrants slipping in at the border than they are that the government develop a plan for dealing with the illegal immigrants already living here. Americans also favor many of the more severe remedies for thwarting illegal immigration included in last year's House bill.More ...

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National Defense

Americans Support Talking With Iran

Almost Half of Americans Say Military Is Not Strong Enough

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

Americans Assess Options in Iraq

Just 1/3 of Pakistanis Satisfied With Counterterrorism Efforts

Percentage who feel safe walking alone at night down 20 points since 2005

Military and National Defense

Scandal Threatens Colombians' Budding Trust in Government

In 2006, Colombian population more likely than neighbors to express confidence

Perceptions of "Too Much" Military Spending at 15-Year High

More Americans also say the military is not strong enough

Gallup World Poll: South Korea's Political Dilemma

Americans Favor Diplomacy With North Korea, Not Military Action

More than 8 of 10 favor diplomacy or doing nothing at this time

Halting the Flow is Americans' Illegal Immigration Priority

Also favor a broader plan for dealing with illegal immigrants

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