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Americans Still Reluctant to Call France an "Ally"

The apparent damage done to Americans' perceptions of France, as a result of France's clash with the United States over Iraq policy, is a long way from being repaired. According to a new CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll, two-thirds of Americans ...

The Long-Term Decline of Investor Optimism

As investor optimism hits new lows, one might wonder if there is a bottom to the well of optimism. A comparison of data from the UBS/Gallup Index of Investor Optimism from America and the EU5 shows that if the well has a bottom, it's in Europe.

Drink Up: An Intoxicating and Healthy Proposal?

A couple of weeks ago, a Harvard School of Public Health study reported that one or two drinks a day -- of any kind of alcohol -- can reduce heart disease among men by as much as 37%. Aggregated results from Gallup surveys conducted from 2000 to ...

War With Iraq: The Hungarian Perspective

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's comments on Jan. 22 that French and German leaders' opposition to war with Iraq was not representative of "new" European sentiment prompted reaction from all over Europe. But a recent poll by Gallup Hungary ...

Scrap Your Performance Appraisal System

Virtually every company uses a performance appraisal system. But most systems don't work -- in fact, they're counterproductive. So take note: Gallup's smart strategies will help you create performance appraisals that build employee engagement, ...

Thick and Thin: Current and Ideal Weight

Young people are getting fatter, and recent Gallup data collected from young U.S. adults suggest that the poor eating habits kids are developing may stick with them into adulthood. A November Gallup survey asked respondents to report their ideal ...

Poll of Baghdad: Should Iraq's Reconstruction Be an International Effort?

To what extent -- and under what conditions -- should the effort to rebuild Iraq involve nations other than the United States and Great Britain? Who should fund and administer this effort? Should the United Nations itself play a role?

In Search of the Perfect Office

Dr. Philip Stone, a psychology professor at Harvard, has spent the past 40 years studying the mentality of employees, from cube dwellers to business leaders. In this Q&A, he discusses what he’s learned about the optimal work environment, whether ...

Finding Common Ground on Abortion

Despite the ongoing debate since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Roe v. Wade decision 29 years ago today, there is a remarkable degree of public consensus about the circumstances under which abortion should be legal.

Proud Canadians Assess Global Role and Image

Gallup recently asked Canadians about their national pride, where they see Canada's role in the world, and how they think the world sees Canada.