The American public continues to be sharply divided over U.S. policy in Iraq, with large differences in opinion between Republicans, who mostly support the war effort, and Democrats, who mostly oppose it. Independents align closer with the war's ...

U.S. college students are more likely than U.S. adults overall to view First Amendment rights as secure in society today. And while students are inclined to say free speech rights are stronger now than in the past, adults tend to say they are ...

It has been three months since bombings in London once again shoved the threat of terrorist attacks back into the global spotlight. Recent Gallup polling in Great Britain suggests Britons anticipate further attacks and aren't wholly convinced ...

Gallup's World Poll, the first of its kind, reveals new findings on the "great global dream" and how it will affect the rise of the next economic empire. Jim Clifton, Gallup's chairman and CEO, offers an in-depth analysis of the study's ...

Gallup Polls conducted in Iran, Egypt, and Turkey offer three contrasting views of the role of Sharia in national law. About two-thirds of Egyptians think Sharia must be the only source of legislation, compared with 14% of Iranians and fewer ...

While on an uncertain political course, the Gallup World Poll reveals positive momentum in Bangladesh. Citizens of the predominantly Muslim nation continue to place a high value on democracy, and are also more likely to express confidence in ...

In terms of their likelihood to say religion is important in their daily lives, U.S. state populations span a range that invites comparisons to some predominantly Muslim countries in the Middle East, as well as to some relatively secular nations ...

Fewer than four in 10 adults in sub-Saharan Africa say they would take a legal dispute to a government judicial system or court. The majority favor informal justice systems, including traditional systems (39%) and religious leaders (14%).

New waves of violence this year are harsh reminders for many Algerians -- as well as their neighbors and allies -- that the country's bloody past is not yet behind them. Only 30% of Algerians say they feel safe walking alone at night in their ...

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 ...