Southern Asia
Opinion Briefing: New Normal Unclear for U.S., Pakistan
But relations between West and Muslim societies important to many
January 26, 2012
Pakistanis' increasingly sour views of the U.S. in 2011 underscore how difficult it will be for the two nations to reset their relationship.
Nepalese See Pakistan as South Asia's Greatest Security Threat
Among potential threats, respondents are most concerned about terrorism
October 17, 2011
Nepalese respondents are much more likely to consider Pakistan as posing the greatest threat to South Asian security than Afghanistan or India. Concerns about terrorism overshadow fears about crime, nuclear weapons, and rivalries of India with Pakistan and China.
Pakistanis More Sour on U.S. After Bin Laden Raid
Many think U.S. should leave Afghanistan, but expect U.S. to stay
May 20, 2011
Sixty-four percent of Pakistanis who were aware of the U.S. action that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death say it made them have a more negative opinion of the U.S., while 5% say it made them have a more positive opinion.
Pakistani Anger Increasing, Highest in Region
Those with good jobs less likely to be angry
April 8, 2011
Amid increasing economic and political instability, Pakistanis were angrier last year than they have been in the past several years. Forty-three percent of Pakistanis polled in May 2010 said they experienced anger a lot the previous day, up from 31% in 2007.
Afghans' Approval of Their Leadership Falls to 33%
Majority disapprove of Karzai for the first time
July 23, 2010
Afghans' approval of their country's leadership fell to a record-low 33% in April. Approval of Afghan President Hamid Karzai is also down, to 44%. More Afghans now approve of U.S. leadership than they do their own.
Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country
Most still perceive corruption as widespread in government, business
February 24, 2010
Gallup surveys document some positive momentum in Afghans' views about the level of corruption in their country following the country's election in August 2009. The number of Afghans saying corruption levels were higher than they were five years ago continued to decline, dropping below 50% for the first time.
Afghans More Skeptical of U.S. Leadership, Troops in 2009
Image of United States also viewed less favorably
February 3, 2010
From mid- to late 2009, Afghans’ approval of U.S. leadership declined slightly from 50% to 44%, and they also grew more divided on whether additional U.S. troops would help their security situation.
High Risk, Low Awareness of Climate Change in Nepal
Just 14% believe they, personally, can “do much” about the environment
December 15, 2009
Although they are at the forefront of global climate change, the majority of Nepal’s residents have little awareness about global warming and its potential long-term effect on their food and water supply. Even higher percentages believe it is difficult for them to “do much” about the environment.
Nearly Half of Afghans Think More U.S. Troops Will Help
Residents in South mixed on potential effectiveness
September 30, 2009
As President Barack Obama mulls whether to commit more troops to Afghanistan, a Gallup survey during the troop buildup earlier this year found nearly half of Afghans (49%) saying additional troops would help stabilize the security situation in the southern provinces. Thirty-two percent said they would not.
Indians More Satisfied Than Chinese With Schools
Pattern persists across urban/rural areas and by gender
April 23, 2008
Despite China’s legendary educational system, more Indians (77%) than Chinese (66%) say they are satisfied with their schools -- an important factor as both economic giants continue to grow their well-educated workforces.
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