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What Do Muslim Women Want?

The authors of the book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think discuss findings that contrast the perception that Muslim women have been conditioned to accept second-class status.

Opinion Briefing: U.S. Image in Middle East/North Africa

The Obama administration faces an immense task in rebuilding the United States' brand in the Middle East/North Africa, where the regional median approval of U.S. leadership is 15%. Gallup Polls suggest Obama's plan to expedite withdrawal from ...

In Egypt, Souring Attitudes Toward United States

Despite the United States giving Egypt roughly $2 billion in development assistance annually, Egyptians’ confidence in the sincerity of U.S. efforts to establish democracy in the region has only declined over the past three years.

The Happiest and Unhappiest Countries in the World

The United Nations launches its "World Happiness Report" today. Leaders should pay close attention to the results.

Highly Religious Israelis Least Supportive of Peace

Gallup Polls in Israel suggest Israelis’ zeal for peace with the Palestinians decreased somewhat between early 2006 and summer 2007. Though most Israelis still say they support the peace process, those who are more overtly religious are least ...

Middle East/North Africa Relies on Many News Sources

Across the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region, citizens consider several types of media “very important” in keeping them informed about world events, with a preference for international and national television.

Israelis, Palestinians Doubt Lasting Peace Is Possible

Recent Gallup polling in the Mideast reveals just how deep skepticism regarding the peace process now runs among Israelis and Palestinians. Few on each side believe lasting peace will ever be achieved, while most say relations are currently ...

In Mideast, North Africa, Views of Powerful Nations Differ

Across 12 nations in the Middle East and North Africa, many people are more likely to approve of the leadership of Japan, China, France, and Germany than that of the United States, United Kingdom, and Russia.

New Index Shows Least-, Most-Accepting Countries for Migrants

Many countries on the front lines of the recent migrant crisis in Europe are among the least-accepting countries in the world for migrants, according to Gallup's new Migrant Acceptance Index.

Young Women's Life Experiences Improve With Full-Time Jobs

Young women generally report more negative life experiences than young men worldwide. This gender gap disappears, however, as their life experiences improve with full-time jobs.