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Economic Negativity Abounds in Iraq

Iraqis' dissatisfaction with economic conditions in their country is the highest it has been in three years, highlighting the challenges the government faces as the U.S. plans to withdraw its troops.

The American People's Priorities for Fighting Terrorism

Increasing CIA and FBI efforts to find and capture suspected terrorists ranks as Americans' top priority for the war on terrorism, according to a recent Gallup Panel survey. A large majority of Americans also say capturing or killing Osama bin ...

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.

Public Critical of European Newspapers Showing Mohammed Cartoon

A solid majority of Americans believe the European newspapers that printed the cartoon of Mohammed acted "irresponsibly," according to the latest CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll. But an equally large majority also believes that the controversy is less ...

French Public Accepting of Religious and Ethnic Minorities

After the recent round of legislative elections, many French observers had hoped the National Assembly would reflect the country's growing ethnic diversity, also known as "black, blanc, beur" (meaning black, white, Arab). But the election ...

Potential Migration and the GCC

With their high-income economies, the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attract migrants from all over the world. As GCC countries continue to grow rapidly, potential migrants worldwide are becoming more aware of countries such as ...

Pakistan's Troubled State

Pakistan faces many challenges: poverty, illiteracy, terrorist attacks, and a level of gender inequality that has limited women's contributions. For several consecutive years, Pakistan has appeared on the Failed States Index, an annual ranking ...

Confidence in Government Divides Yemenis

A Gallup survey conducted amid the unrest in Yemen between mid-February and early March 2011 shows 48% of Yemenis said they do not have confidence in their national government, up from 39% in late September and early October 2010. The percentage ...

Egypt: The Arithmetic of Revolution

Unemployment and poverty alone did not lead to the overthrow of Egypt's government. It was the perceived difference between what should be and what was that created the driving force for the country's historic uprising.

Americans' Views of the Islamic World

Asked what they admire most about the Muslim or Islamic world, Americans cite that the people in these countries are faithful and sincere in their religious beliefs and that they have preserved their culture and traditions. Asked what they ...