Military
State of the Union's Key Focus Syncs With Americans' Priorities
January 26, 2012
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reveals that President Obama's focus on jobs and the economy in his State of the Union speech closely aligns with the issues Americans wanted him to discuss.
Egyptians Expect Military to Hand Power to Elected Gov't
One year after revolution, most believe military should exit politics
January 25, 2012
One year after protests that led to former President Hosni Mubarak's overthrow, most Egyptians are confident that the ruling military council will hand over power to a civilian government after presidential elections.
National Governments Get Low Marks in the EU
A median of 36% confident in government; 43% confident in financial institutions
December 22, 2011
Europeans had little faith in their national governments and financial institutions in 2011 compared with other key institutions, likely reflecting dissatisfaction with the economic turmoil gripping the EU. Europeans trusted their military (69%) and honesty of elections (59%) the most.
Three in Four Americans Back Obama on Iraq Withdrawal
Republicans more likely to disapprove than approve
November 2, 2011
Three-quarters of Americans approve of President Obama's recently announced decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of the year. That includes 96% of Democrats and 77% of independents. Republicans are slightly more likely to disapprove than approve.
Most Muslim Americans See No Justification for Violence
Muslims Americans more likely than other faith groups to reject attacks on civilians
August 2, 2011
A new Gallup report on Muslims in America reveals that Muslim Americans are more likely than members of other faith groups to reject attacks on civilians by either the military or individuals.
Pakistanis Still Rate Military Tops Among National Institutions
Residents have less confidence in civilian government and institutions
July 29, 2011
Gallup surveys in Pakistan show the reputation of the country's military suffered some after the U.S. raid that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden, but its armed forces still receive more support from Pakistanis than any other key institution.
Editor-in-Chief Insights: Americans Support Afghanistan Plan
June 29, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' views of President Obama's plan for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
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.
Gallup News Minute: 78% Confident in Military, 12% in Congress
June 24, 2011
In this week's Gallup News Minute audio cast, Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport reviews Americans' confidence in 16 different national institutions, revealing that the military comes out on top and Congress is at the bottom.
Americans Shift to More Negative View of Libya Military Action
Now more likely to disapprove than approve
June 24, 2011
Americans are more likely to disapprove (46%) than approve (39%) of the U.S. military action in Libya. This marks a shift from a prior reading just after the NATO action began, when Americans approved by 47% to 37%.
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