Western Asia
‘Satisfaction Gap’ Divides Israelis, Palestinians
Reducing quality of life differences may be one key to curbing extremism
January 9, 2008
Recent life satisfaction results from the Middle East clearly reflect sharp quality of life differences between Israelis and Palestinians. Improving Palestinians’ perceptions of efforts to reduce those gaps -- particularly by creating new jobs -- may be one way to limit the appeal of extremism in the region.
Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions
Israelis split on moral justification of military attacks on civilians
January 8, 2008
In the midst of collapsing peace talks between Israel and leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Gallup examines data that find a majority of Israeli and Palestinian citizens favor nonviolent forms of resistance and negotiation -- rather than armed struggle and military solutions -- as the best way to achieve self-determination and security.
In Mideast, North Africa, Views of Powerful Nations Differ
Approval lowest for U.S. and British leadership
November 13, 2007
Across 12 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, many people are more likely to approve of the leadership of Japan, China, France, and Germany than that of the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia.
Prospects for Mideast Peace
November 2, 2007
Experts assess views among Israelis and Palestinians ahead of this month's Mideast peace summit.
Support for Peace Shifts Among Israelis, Palestinians
Israelis twice as likely as in 2006 to believe in military solutions
October 26, 2007
With the United States preparing to host a peace summit between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Gallup finds that attitudes toward peace have shifted on both sides since early 2006. Palestinians are now more likely to “strongly support” the peace process, while Israelis are more likely to favor military solutions.
Majority of Turks Negative Toward U.S. Leadership
Most think the U.S. is hostile toward their country
October 24, 2007
As tension mounts in Turkey, Gallup highlights recent data that underscore Turks’ negativity toward the United States and its leadership.
Pakistanis on Musharraf
October 12, 2007
Gallup finds that Pakistani citizens may not be as supportive of Pervez Musharraf as the legislature that voted to keep him in power.
Turks on US & EU
August 10, 2007
The Gallup World Poll finds the Turkish people are negative on the United States and the EU.
Turkish Employment
August 9, 2007
Turkey's economy is robust, but the Gallup World Poll reveals citizens are concerned about the job market.
Turkey's Election
August 8, 2007
As the government and military struggle for control in Turkey, the Gallup World Poll shows Turks have higher confidence in their military than the government.
