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A Letter to Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Gallup CEO Jon Clifton pens an open letter to Rwandan President Paul Kagame about his country's happiness.

Obama's Approval Rating on Deficit Sinks to New Low

President Obama's approval rating on the federal budget deficit has declined to 27% from 32% in November, as his approval ratings on all other major national issues tested have generally held steady. Obama is rated relatively well on his ...

Middle East and North Africa: The Unemployment Menace

Jihad Fakhreddine, Gallup's Regional Director for the World Poll in MENA, and Iman Berrached discuss some of the issues women face in MENA.

Democrats, Republicans Differ Most on Views of Cuba, Israel

Democrats are more positive than Republicans toward many foreign countries, including Cuba, China, Egypt, and Mexico. Republicans have more favorable opinions than Democrats of only a few countries, most notably Israel.

What's Really Happening in the Middle East

The news coverage you're seeing of the attacks on U.S. and other embassies in the Middle East is, frankly, uninformed. Reporters and talking heads, not to mention diplomats, are severely misinterpreting the reality and deep-seated attitudes on ...

Inside the New Egypt: What Egyptians Tell Gallup Post-Revolution

Egyptians expect a better future, both in their own lives and for their nation, following the revolution that altered the direction of their country and the mood of the region.

Life Ratings Crashed Amid Lebanon's Meltdown

As protests erupted across the country in 2019, Lebanese adults' ratings of their lives dropped to a historic low. Just 4% rated their lives positively enough to be considered "thriving."

Egyptians' Safety Fears Mount After Revolution

Twice as many Egyptians fear walking alone at night than before the revolution earlier this year, even though fewer report being a victim of theft or assault. Egyptians were more likely to feel safe in March and April if they got their news ...

Gallup's Top 10 World News Findings of 2013

Gallup reviews its top world news findings of 2013 based on surveys conducted in more than 140 countries through the Gallup World Poll.

Before Uprising, Egyptians Lacked Faith in Honesty of Elections

Fewer than 3 in 10 Egyptians (28%) in 2010 expressed confidence in the honesty of elections in their country. When asked hypothetically in 2009 about rights that might be included in a new constitution, large majorities said they would support ...