Afghanistan
New Low of 26% Approve of Obama on the Economy
Ratings on Afghanistan and foreign affairs have also declined
August 17, 2011
A new low of 26% of Americans approve of President Barack Obama's handling of the economy, down 11 percentage points since mid-May and by far the lowest of his presidency. More broadly, Obama is at a low ebb on five of seven major issues tested in the new poll.
In U.S., Fears of Terrorism After Afghanistan Pullout Subside
Majority not concerned U.S. will be more vulnerable
June 29, 2011
Fifty-five percent of Americans are not worried that the United States' planned withdrawal from Afghanistan will make the U.S. more vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Americans are less concerned now than when President Obama announced the surge strategy and initial timetable for withdrawal in 2009.
Americans Broadly Favor Obama's Afghanistan Pullout Plan
Fewer than half agree with specific troop reduction goals
June 29, 2011
By 72% to 23%, more Americans favor than oppose President Barack Obama's recently announced plan to gradually withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan by 2014. However, fewer than half agree with the goal of withdrawing 30,000 troops in the first 15 months or with Obama's timetable specifically.
Worldwide, Peace and High Wellbeing Generally Coexist
Countries with the highest wellbeing tend to be the most peaceful
May 13, 2011
The countries with the highest wellbeing tend to be the most peaceful and those with the lowest wellbeing are the least likely to be peaceful. The findings are from a new Gallup analysis revealing a strong relationship between Gallup's life evaluation measure and two indicators of country stability.
Americans More Positive on Afghanistan After Bin Laden Death
Slim majority now say things are going well for the U.S. there
May 11, 2011
Americans' views on the situation in Afghanistan are more positive after the death of Osama bin Laden, but the event did not dramatically alter their basic support for the war or their views about how it is going. A majority now say the U.S. has accomplished its mission and should bring its troops home.
Gallup News Minute: Americans' Reactions to Bin Laden's Death
May 6, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reviews three key findings from Americans' reactions to the U.S. military action that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death.
Americans Near Unanimous in Support for U.S. Bin Laden Action
May 4, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals Americans' reactions to the U.S. military action that resulted in Osama bin Laden's death.
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.
Americans Divided on How Things Are Going in Afghanistan
Views are more positive than in recent years
April 8, 2011
Americans give their best assessment since July 2009 about how things are going for the U.S. in Afghanistan, with 47% saying things are going well and 49% saying things are going badly. A majority of Americans continue to say the U.S. did not make a mistake in sending military forces to Afghanistan.
Afghans Rate Their Lives a Little Better Each Year
Percentage "thriving" has doubled since 2008
February 18, 2011
The percentage of Afghans who are "thriving" remains low but is rising every year. It increased to 12% in 2010 from 5% in 2008.
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