Terrorism
Opinion Briefing: New Normal Unclear for U.S., Pakistan
But relations between West and Muslim societies important to many
January 26, 2012
Pakistanis' increasingly sour views of the U.S. in 2011 underscore how difficult it will be for the two nations to reset their relationship.
Yemenis Hopeless About Economy as Revolt Continues
More than 4 in 10 struggled to afford food for their families in the past year
November 8, 2011
Yemenis see their economy at a near standstill after months of violence and political instability. Fewer than 1 in 10 Yemenis in late July described local economic conditions as good and 3% saw the situation getting better.
Nepalese See Pakistan as South Asia's Greatest Security Threat
Among potential threats, respondents are most concerned about terrorism
October 17, 2011
Nepalese respondents are much more likely to consider Pakistan as posing the greatest threat to South Asian security than Afghanistan or India. Concerns about terrorism overshadow fears about crime, nuclear weapons, and rivalries of India with Pakistan and China.
Ten Years in, Many Doubt U.S. Is Winning War on Terrorism
Views now virtually identical to those in October 2001, despite fluctuation over the years
September 9, 2011
Americans are roughly split, 46% to 42%, between the view that the U.S. is winning the war on terrorism and the view that neither the U.S. nor the terrorists are winning. Views today are nearly identical to views held in October 2001, despite a great deal of fluctuation over the past 10 years.
Religion Does Not Color Views About Violence
OIC countries slightly less likely to see military attacks on civilians as sometimes justified
September 8, 2011
A Gallup analysis of more than 130 countries a decade after 9/11 suggests religious identity and devotion relate little to views about attacking civilians. Predominantly Muslim societies reject violence at least as much as other societies.
One in Four Americans Say Lives Permanently Changed by 9/11
Fewer now reluctant to fly, travel overseas, or go into skyscrapers than in 2001
September 8, 2011
Ten years after the 9/11 terror attacks, 28% of Americans say they have permanently changed the way they live. More, 58%, believe Americans' lives have changed. Some, although fewer than in 2001, still report reluctance to fly, travel overseas, or go into skyscrapers.
Americans' Fear of Terrorism in U.S. Is Near Low Point
Trust in U.S. government to protect citizens from terrorism remains subdued
September 2, 2011
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, 38% of Americans believe a terrorist attack in the U.S. could be imminent. This is down from the 62% Gallup recorded shortly after al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in May, and is on the low end of the range seen over the past decade.
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.
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.
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.
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