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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 ...

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 ...

In U.S., Two-Thirds Say Peace Unachievable in Middle East

June 4, 2009

Sixty-six percent of Americans currently think that there will not come a time when Israel and the Arab nations will be able to settle their differences and live in peace, but 32% think that such a time will come.

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 ...

Americans Not Pressing for Bigger Role in Gaza Conflict

Few believe Obama should announce his views before he’s president

January 9, 2009

Only 33% of Americans say the Bush administration should step up its response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict raging in the Gaza Strip. Also, 75% say Barack Obama should wait until he’s sworn in to voice his position on the matter.More ...

Analyst Insights: Mideast Peace Policy

November 26, 2008

Gallup's Steve Crabtree discusses Gallup Poll findings relating to the challenge facing President-elect Barack Obama in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Opinion Briefing: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Obama should consider ways to boost grassroots pressure for peace

November 26, 2008

Though about two-thirds of Israelis and Palestinians say they support the Mideast peace process, fewer than one-third among either population believe lasting peace will ever be achieved. That may present opportunities for Obama’s foreign policy team.More ...

Obama Favored in Key Muslim Countries

Saudis most likely to voice a preference; Pakistanis least likely

October 21, 2008

In six predominantly Muslim countries surveyed about the U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama tends to win more support than John McCain. Saudis and Lebanese are much more likely to state a preference than are their Palestinian, Turkish, Kuwaiti, or Pakistani counterparts.More ...

Egyptians Watchful of Palestinians

September 10, 2008

As Egypt announces it will host an inter-Palestinian dialogue in October, Gallup reveals that 78% of Egyptians in May said they pay a great deal or some attention to news involving the Palestinian territories, up slightly from 74% in 2007.