Egypt

Egyptians Watchful of Palestinians

September 10, 2008

As Egypt announces it will host an inter-Palestinian dialogue in October, Gallup reveals that 78% of Egyptians in May said they pay a great deal or some attention to news involving the Palestinian territories, up slightly from 74% in 2007.

Many Turks, Iranians, Egyptians Link Sharia and Justice

Egyptians most likely to make positive associations with Sharia

July 25, 2008

Gallup Poll findings show that among those who think Sharia must be a source of legislation in Iran, Egypt, and Turkey, many respondents associate it with positive attributes.More ...

Iranians, Egyptians, Turks: Contrasting Views on Sharia

In Egypt, 64% think Sharia must be the only source of legislation

July 10, 2008

Gallup Polls conducted in Iran, Egypt, and Turkey offer three contrasting views of the role of Sharia in national law. About two-thirds of Egyptians think Sharia must be the only source of legislation, compared with 14% of Iranians and fewer than 1 in 10 Turks who say the same.More ...

Economic Discontent Worsens in Egypt

April 16, 2008

As Egyptians struggle with low wages and high inflation, Gallup reports that the number of Egyptians satisfied with efforts to deal with the poor in their country fell from 54% in 2006 to 47% in 2007.

Some Muslim Nations Oppose Attacks on Iran, N. Korea

Less than 5% would condone U.S.-led military action against Tehran

January 25, 2008

Majorities of Egyptians, Saudis, and Turks say a U.S. attack on Iran cannot be justified at all. Further, in these countries, similar levels of rejection exist for a U.S. attack on North Korea.More ...

Views on Religion & Democracy

October 3, 2007

Should religion influence legislation? People in predominantly Muslim countries tend to say yes, and you’ll be surprised to hear what Americans are thinking.

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