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The Very Religious Obama

We had a remarkable speech from the president at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington this week. Obama spoke very openly about his religion and his Christian faith.

Security Issues May Hurt Development in Latin America

For the sixth consecutive year, Gallup's Law and Order Index shows residents of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2014 were the least likely in the world to feel secure in their communities.

Wellbeing Declines in the Middle East and North Africa

More than anywhere else in the world, people in the Middle East and North Africa said COVID-19 affected their lives a lot.

Middle East Leads World in Negative Emotions

Iraqis are more likely to experience negative emotions on a daily basis than any other population in the world. Palestinians are a distant second.

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.

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.

COVID-19 Affected People's Lives Everywhere

Eight in 10 adults worldwide said in 2020 that their lives were affected at least some by the COVID-19 pandemic, with 45% saying it affected them a lot.

The Root Cause of Bloodshed in the Middle East: No Customers

The Middle East has collapsed into a state of chaos, conflict, and suffering that was unimaginable and unforeseen just four years ago. Hardly any experts or institutions predicted the wars and revolutions that have engulfed the region. And those ...

Americans’ Support for Israel Unchanged Since Gaza Conflict

As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Israel and the West Bank this week, 63% of Americans view Israel favorably, contrasted with 73% who view the Palestinian Authority unfavorably. When choosing sides, 59% support Israel vis-à-vis the ...

Arab Spring Largely Ignored in Sub-Saharan Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, few residents pay attention to political events in Arab countries, but those who do view them more negatively than positively. Malians are among the most likely to hold a negative view.