Terrorism
December 1, 2008Gallup insights into President-elect Barack Obama's national security team nominees and efforts they hope to pursue.
Fewer Indians say Pakistan is doing enough to fight cross-border terror
November 28, 2008A Gallup Poll in India shows that before the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, a slim majority of Indians (55%) felt their government was doing enough to fight terrorism.
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Independents give Obama his solid advantage over McCain on the economy
October 14, 2008Barack Obama has a natural advantage going into Wednesday night’s final presidential debate, in which the economy will take center stage. He leads John McCain by 53% to 39% in public perceptions of who can better handle the issue.
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October 14, 2008When asked which candidate would better handle each issue, Barack Obama wins by double digits on healthcare, the economy, and energy, while John McCain wins by double digits on terrorism and gun policy.
Many Pakistanis see U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat
October 3, 2008A new Gallup Poll sheds light on how Pakistanis view their country’s relationship with the United States. Few Pakistanis (16%) see any benefit for their country from cooperation in the war on terrorism and 45% perceive the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat.
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September 23, 2008Data-driven insights into the proposed U.S. government bailout plan, the hotel bombing in Pakistan, main street’s reaction to the U.S. financial crisis, and the resignation of South Africa's president.
Majority believes government’s terrorism efforts are lacking
September 12, 2008Gallup Polls in Pakistan indicate residents are increasingly worried about terrorism and the economy -- two daunting issues facing their new president, Asif Ali Zardari.
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July 7, 2008A large majority of Americans (79%) say the president should be required to get the approval of Congress before sending U.S. armed forces into action abroad.
Majority viewpoint persists across all incomes and among independents
June 27, 2008A majority of Americans say they prefer a candidate whose greatest strength is fixing the economy (56%) over one whose greatest strength is protecting the country from terrorism (39%).
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June 24, 2008Americans currently put more faith in Barack Obama than John McCain to do a good job on energy, the economy, healthcare, and taxes, but say McCain would do a better job than Obama on terrorism.
