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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.

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 ...

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.

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.

Americans Remain Skeptical About Middle East Peace

President Barack Obama’s speech in Cairo comes at a time when only 32% of Americans think Israel and the Arab nations will ever be able to settle their differences and live in peace; 66% disagree.

The United Arab Emirates at 40: A Success Story

As the 40th anniversary of the founding of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) approaches this December, several things about the country stand out. People clearly enjoy living in the UAE, however, housing and education require attention.

U.S. Leadership Approval Lowest in Europe, Mideast

Gallup Polls in 139 countries reveal that residents of Europe and the Middle East/North Africa are the least likely to approve of U.S. leadership.

Palestinians and Israelis Favor Nonviolent Solutions

In the midst of collapsing peace talks between Israel and leaders of the Palestinian Authority, Gallup examines data that find a majority of Israeli and Palestinian citizens favor nonviolent forms of resistance and negotiation -- rather than ...