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Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts

Half say government isn't doing enough

March 17, 2010
Gallup surveys in Pakistan and Afghanistan last year show citizens' evaluations of how their governments are fighting terrorism changed little despite major military operations and troop surges. Half of residents in each country said their respective government isn't doing enough to combat terrorism.More ...

Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan

Four percent say Taliban's presence is positive influence

March 12, 2010
Gallup surveys show the Taliban lost much of the little favor they had in Pakistan between June and December last year. Four percent of Pakistanis in late 2009 said the Taliban has a positive influence in some areas of the country, down from 15% earlier in the year.More ...

Chile's New President Inherits Economic Challenges

Nearly three in four Chileans think income equality is getting worse

March 11, 2010
Chile's new president, Sebastian Pinera, faces numerous challenges in addition to helping his nation recover from February's devastating earthquake. Although Chile is the wealthiest nation in Latin America, 74% of Chileans surveyed in 2009 said the gap between the rich and poor was getting bigger.More ...

Resilient Chile Well-Poised to Recover After Quake

Chileans more confident in government, military than Haitians

March 5, 2010
Chile's economic strength and institutional stability may give its residents an advantage in recovering from last Saturday's major earthquake. Chileans express more confidence in national government than residents of Latin America and the Caribbean on average and far more confidence than Haitians.More ...

Haitians Express High Resolve, Community-Mindedness

Its people may be key assets in Haiti's recovery

March 1, 2010
Gallup polling in Haiti finds the Haitian people to be highly resilient, resourceful, and community-minded. Widespread belief in their own talents and high levels of community engagement may be key assets in the country's recovery and rebuilding.More ...

Entrepreneurial Goals Common Among Young in Arab States

Median of 27% across Arab League countries intend to start a business in the next year

February 26, 2010
"The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs" report reveals widespread entrepreneurial ambitions among Arabs aged 15 to 29. Across 20 Arab League countries surveyed, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months.More ...

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.More ...

In Arab Countries, Emigration Appeals More to the Employed

U.S. is top destination for young Arabs with entrepreneurial aspirations

February 23, 2010
In Arab countries, young people who are employed, highly educated, and aspire to create their own business are those most likely to say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity. The findings are based on Gallup's latest report, "The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs."More ...

What Makes 700 Million Adults Want to Migrate

Social networks draw potential migrants regardless of level of human development

February 18, 2010
If they could, 700 million people around the world would like to move to another country permanently. Regardless of whether human development levels in their countries are high or low, Gallup finds potential migrants with links to family or friends abroad are more likely to want to leave.More ...
Gallup Event: U.S.-Global Leadership Project

Gallup Event: U.S.-Global Leadership Project

February 10, 2010
Gallup and the Meridian International Center reveal how global views of U.S. leadership have changed from 2008 to 2009. The presentation is followed by a panel discussion with former U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, former U.S. Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin, The Atlantic Monthly Senior Editor Clive Crook, and former U.S. Ambassador and Meridian International Center CEO Stuart Holliday.
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