National Defense

Americans See U.S. Military as No. 1 Now, But Not in 20 Yrs

Most also believe U.S. will routinely be involved in combat in next two decades

February 26, 2010
While 64% of Americans believe the U.S. is the No. 1 military power in the world today, many fewer (36%) believe that the U.S. will be No. 1 militarily in 20 years.More ...

Americans More Divided on Strength of National Defense

Nearly as many now say it is “not strong enough” as say it is “about right”

February 18, 2010
Americans’ perceptions of the United States’ national defense have shifted since last year, with more saying it is “not strong enough” -- increasing from 37% to 45% -- and fewer saying it is “about right,” decreasing from 54% to 46%.More ...

In U.S., 6 in 10 View Iran as Critical Threat to U.S. Interests

International terrorism viewed as top threat to U.S.

February 16, 2010
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presses the case for more sanctions on Iran, 61% of Americans say the military power of Iran is a critical threat to U.S. vital interests. Of seven international issues, Americans rank Iran behind only international terrorism (81%) as a threat to the U.S.More ...

The State of the Union Speech and Public Opinion

Gallup reviews public opinion on 22 issues raised in State of the Union

January 29, 2010
Gallup looks at how a number of key points and policy proposals that President Barack Obama made in his State of the Union address Wednesday night relate to the views of the American people.More ...

Americans Back Profiling Air Travelers to Combat Terrorism

Seventy-one percent favor more intensive security checks on basis of age, ethnicity, gender

January 15, 2010
More than 7 in 10 Americans (71%) favor subjecting air travelers who fit the profile of terrorists on the basis of age, ethnicity, or gender to more intensive security checks.More ...

U.S. Fear of Terrorism Steady After Foiled Christmas Attack

Forty-two percent of Americans now worried, similar to 39% in mid-December

January 13, 2010
Gallup polls bracketing the 2009 Christmas Day terror incident on a Northwest Airlines flight show little change in U.S. public concern about being victimized by terrorism. Currently, 42% of Americans say they are worried about being a victim, similar to the 39% in mid-December.More ...

Gallup.Com Year in Review

Revisiting the most defining findings of 2009

December 31, 2009
Gallup.Com reviews the most defining findings of 2009.More ...

Americans Oppose Closing Gitmo, Moving Prisoners to U.S.

Support is 8% among Republicans, 28% among independents, and 50% among Democrats

December 16, 2009
Americans remain opposed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison and moving some of the terrorist suspects being held there to U.S. prisons: 30% favor such actions, while 64% do not.More ...

Americans at Odds With Recent Terror Trial Decisions

Majorities would prefer trying 9/11 kingpin in a military court, away from New York

November 27, 2009
By 59% to 36%, more Americans say accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed should be tried in military court, not a civilian criminal court. About half (51%) think the trial should be held somewhere other than New York City. Still, 71% think it’s very likely he will be found guilty.More ...

Americans Mostly Favorable on Defense Secretary Gates

Democrats view him more positively than Republicans

November 6, 2009
Americans view Secretary of Defense Robert Gates positively to the extent they are familiar with him. Forty-nine percent have a favorable opinion of Gates, with 19% unfavorable and 33% unsure. Though Gates is a Republican, Democrats view him more favorably than Republicans.More ...
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