Terrorism

Americans Prioritize the Economy Over Terrorism

Majority viewpoint persists across all incomes and among independents

June 27, 2008
A majority of Americans say they prefer a candidate whose greatest strength is fixing the economy (56%) over one whose greatest strength is protecting the country from terrorism (39%).More ...
Obama vs. McCain, Issue by Issue

Obama vs. McCain, Issue by Issue

June 24, 2008
Americans currently put more faith in Barack Obama than John McCain to do a good job on energy, the economy, healthcare, and taxes, but say McCain would do a better job than Obama on terrorism.
Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

June 17, 2008
Data-driven insights into potential U.S. action against Iran, Britain’s new sanctions on Iran, the continuing conflict over Israeli settlements, and terror threats in the United Arab Emirates..

What Makes a Radical?

An excerpt from the book Who Speaks for Islam?

March 13, 2008
The authors of the book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think examine what separates the “politically radicalized” from the moderate majority.More ...

How Will Pakistanis React to Crackdown?

Fears of terrorism may temper resistance to emergency rule

November 5, 2007
Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state of emergency Saturday on the grounds that Islamic extremists are representing an increasingly severe threat to Pakistan’s stability. A Gallup Poll of Pakistanis indicates concern about terrorism and the future of democracy.More ...

The People's Priorities: Gallup's Top 10

November 2, 2007
Gallup 's Editors constantly update their analysis of the American public's priorities for their elected representatives in Washington -- the men and women sent to the nation's capital to do the people's bidding. The Top 10 Priorities list is based on an analysis of open-ended responses to questions asking Americans to name the top priorities for the government and to name the most important problem facing the nation today, plus a series of additional questions in which Americans rate the priorities of the issues and concerns facing the nation today.More ...
Bhutto's Place in Pakistan

Bhutto's Place in Pakistan

October 24, 2007
Marvin Weinbaum of the Middle East Institute comments on Benazir Bhutto's positioning in Pakistan.

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 ...

9/11 a Solemn Day for Most Americans

More than three in four will do something to observe the anniversary

September 11, 2007
The vast majority of Americans will break from their usual daily routines on Sept. 11 to remember the tragic events of that day six years ago. Most of these say they will recognize the tragedy informally, such as by pausing to pray, observing a moment of silence, or tuning in to retrospective news coverage of the attacks. Americans widely believe the level of attention given to the anniversary of 9/11 is justified, if not insufficient.More ...
Are We Protected?

Are We Protected?

September 11, 2007
DHS's Dan Sutherland reacts to Gallup data concerning security and civil liberties.
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