Iraq

Americans Upbeat on Progress in Iraq, Afghanistan

Majority (58%) say going into Iraq was a mistake; 36% say so about Afghanistan

July 16, 2009
Americans are more likely now than at any point since 2003 to say things are going well for the U.S. in Iraq, but 58% still say U.S. involvement in Iraq was a mistake. By contrast, 36% say involvement in Afghanistan was a mistake.More ...

Arab Youth Express Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit

Most agree entrepreneurs help to create jobs

June 9, 2009
In its first report on Arab youth, Gallup Poll findings reveal that many young Arabs who don’t already own businesses plan to start one in the next year.More ...

Arab Youth Perceive Many Barriers to Economic Opportunity

Shortage of good jobs perceived by many as the chief obstacle

June 8, 2009
Gallup finds minorities of young people across many Arab League countries surveyed, except in the Gulf region, satisfied with job creation. Young Arabs perceive obstacles to entering the job market relating to lack of economic, selection system, and workforce readiness.More ...
Most Iraqis See Coalition Forces as Occupiers

Most Iraqis See Coalition Forces as Occupiers

September 12, 2008
In June 2008, 71% of Iraqis said they think of the coalition forces in Iraq mostly as occupiers and just 17% said they think of them mostly as liberators.
Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

July 21, 2008
Data-driven insights into Barack Obama’s trip to Iraq, the pending India-U.S. nuclear deal, America’s banking troubles, and Colombia’s electoral integrity.
Majority of Americans Seek Iraq Withdrawal

Majority of Americans Seek Iraq Withdrawal

March 13, 2008
With the five-year mark of the start of the Iraq war approaching, Gallup finds that 60% of Americans would like to see a timetable set for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, and 59% say the war was a mistake.

Richard W. Burkholder, Jr.

Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa, Gallup World Poll

November 15, 2007
Richard W. Burkholder, Jr., is Director of International Polling for Gallup and Region Director, Middle East and North Africa, for the Gallup World Poll.More ...
Public on Iraq: A Mistake & Getting Worse

Public on Iraq: A Mistake & Getting Worse

October 18, 2007
Americans continue to say war in Iraq was a mistake and a majority say the situation is getting worse.

Iraq

All in all, do you think it was worth going to war in Iraq, or not? In general, how would you say things are going for the U.S. in Iraq -- [ROTATED: very well, moderately well, moderately badly, (or) very badly]? In view of the developments since we first sent our troops to Iraq, do you think the United States made a mistake in sending troops to Iraq, or not?More ...

Gen. David Petraeus Better Known, Better Liked After Last Week

Sixty-one percent of Americans rate the general favorably in new poll

September 19, 2007
Last week's intense schedule of congressional testimony and media appearances by the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, appears to have enhanced his image among Americans. Petraeus' name identification jumped significantly, and his favorable rating in the eyes of the public also increased substantially.More ...
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