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International Migration Desires Show Signs of Cooling
U.S. still top desired destination
June 21, 2011
Worldwide desire to migrate abated between 2007 and 2010, but Gallup finds 14% of the world's adults -- or about 630 million people -- would still like to migrate to another country if they had the chance.
Developed Nations Attract Young vs. Educated Migrants
Developed Asia would see significant brain drain
November 9, 2010
If all adults worldwide who would like to migrate actually moved where they want to, Gallup's Potential Net Youth Migration and Potential Net Brain Gain indexes show highly developed countries would see an influx of young people rather than educated people. Only developed Asia would see significant brain drain.
U.S. Leadership More Popular in Asia Than China's, India's
Many Asians don't have an opinion about leaders in each country
November 5, 2010
President Barack Obama begins his long-awaited trip to Asia this week, including stops in Indonesia, India, Japan, and South Korea. U.S. leadership garners more approval than the leadership of China and India in 11 of 20 Asian countries Gallup surveyed over the course of the past year.
G-20 Leadership Insights: Enhancing Strategic Economic Cooperation, Part 2
October 8, 2010
Ahead of the G-20 meetings in Seoul, Korea, panelists including Han Duk-soo, ambassador of South Korea to the U.S.; Thomas C. Hubbard, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea; and Edward Gresser, president of the Democratic Leadership Council discuss U.S.-South Korea relations, key negotiating points, and potential outcomes from the G-20 discussions. The panel is part of the U.S.-Global Leadership Project, a partnership between Meridian International Center and Gallup.
G-20 Leadership Insights: Enhancing Strategic Economic Cooperation, Part 1
October 7, 2010
Ahead of the G-20 meetings in Seoul, Korea, panelists including Han Duk-soo, ambassador of South Korea to the U.S.; Thomas C. Hubbard, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea; and Edward Gresser, president of the Democratic Leadership Council discuss U.S.-South Korea relations, key negotiating points, and potential outcomes from the G-20 discussions. The panel is part of the U.S.-Global Leadership Project, a partnership between Meridian International Center and Gallup.
Optimism About Financial Wellbeing Rebounds in Asia
In 10 countries, optimism at or above pre-economic crisis levels
October 6, 2010
Reflecting Asia's resilience after the global economic crisis, Gallup surveys in 2010 show people's optimism about their financial wellbeing is rebounding across the region.
U.S. Leadership Gains Approval in Parts of Asia
Afghanistan, Pakistan only countries where majorities disapprove
September 20, 2010
Approval of U.S. leadership in Asia has seen its share of ups and downs over the last few years. Australia and New Zealand saw the biggest improvements between 2008 and 2010, while Vietnam, Indonesia, and India saw the biggest declines.
Countries With High Home Internet Access Span Regions
Access drops sharply with per-capita income
July 28, 2010
Among 116 countries Gallup surveyed last year, the median proportion of adults who reported having Internet access at home was 19%. However, the proportion was greater than 75% in 15 countries that span several global regions.
Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide
Personal outlooks on jobs, standard of living declined significantly
June 22, 2010
Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis rippled through everyday lives around the world. Scores fell significantly in 61 out of 96 countries, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level.
Chinese Buck Trend of Economic Negativity
More economic pessimism in Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan
February 20, 2009
As U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits China on the last leg of her Asia trip, Gallup reveals that the Chinese are more optimistic about their economy than the other three nations she visited.
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