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Value Africans Place on Education Varies Widely by Country

The perceived value of education varies widely across 31 African countries Gallup surveyed in 2013. Asked to choose one of four factors most important for success, 73% select education in Botswana versus 13% in Ivory Coast.

Religion, Secularism Working in Tandem in Bangladesh

Despite a landslide victory by the secular Awami League in the December 2008 election, Bangladeshis remain strongly religious in their personal lives, showing a movement toward separation of religion and politics.

Some Muslim Nations Oppose Attacks on Iran, N. Korea

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.

Framing the War on Terror

As the world witnesses the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the U.S.-led "war on terror" begins its seventh year, hard questions must be asked about the core assumptions that are guiding policy in this battle. Are they ...

U.S. Approval Gains Nearly Erased in Middle East/North Africa

Approval of U.S. leadership is now similar or lower than what it was in 2008 in several of the Middle East and North African countries Gallup surveyed in 2010. Egypt, Syria, and Algeria are the exceptions. In all cases, only minorities approve.

Do Muslims Want Democracy and Theocracy?

The authors of Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think reveal that majorities in substantially Muslim countries want a government that is democratic but embraces religious values.

Trump's Job Approval Stabilizing at Lower Level

President Donald Trump's job approval rating has been either 34% or 35% in Gallup Daily tracking since Aug. 20, producing a new low weekly average of 35% for Aug. 21-27.

Trump Family Leave, Infrastructure Proposals Widely Popular

Americans agree with President Donald Trump's proposals to require family leave and spend $1 trillion on infrastructure, but disagree with his proposed wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

More U.S. Protestants Have No Specific Denominational Identity

The percentage of Americans who identify with a specific Protestant denomination has dropped from 50% in 2000 to 30% in 2016.

Before Attacks, Intercommunal Tensions Rising in India

Gallup Polls in India find 22% of residents anticipating more conflict between Muslims and Hindus in that country, nearly double the percentage who did so in 2006, but still less than the 40% anticipating less conflict.