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Majority in U.S. Now Dissatisfied With Security From Terrorism

Americans' satisfaction with the nation's security from terrorism fell significantly for the second year in a row. It is now at 43%, versus 59% last year and 69% in 2014. Satisfaction with U.S. military strength also dropped.

A Scientific Measure of Religious Prejudice in America

The Gallup Center for Muslim Studies is out today with a new report which scientifically measures the amount of self-reported religious prejudice in the United States.

Disillusionment in Egypt Overrides the Class Divide

Gallup surveys in Egypt reveal that those who say they are living comfortably on their current income became less optimistic about their future between August and September. They now express the same level of optimism as Egyptians who are ...

Americans More Worried About Terrorism Than Mass Shootings

Americans are more concerned about being the victim of a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State (47%) than being the victim of a mass shooting (38%). Republicans are more worried than Democrats about both potential events.

Trust in Government to Protect Against Terrorism at New Low

In the week after the deadly attacks in San Bernardino, California, Americans' confidence in the federal government's ability to protect citizens from acts of terrorism is down to a new low, at 55%.

Moral Issues Divide Westerners From Muslims in the West

On a spectrum of moral issues, residents of key Western nations and Muslim populations in three major European cities differ most in their views of homosexuality, abortion, pornography, and sex outside of marriage.

Americans Remain Skeptical About Middle East Peace

President Barack Obama’s speech in Cairo comes at a time when only 32% of Americans think Israel and the Arab nations will ever be able to settle their differences and live in peace; 66% disagree.

Faith Groups Split on Resolution to N.Y. Islamic Center Debate

U.S. preferences regarding the Islamic center set to be built near ground zero in New York City differ across and within faith groups. Christians are more likely than non-Christians to favor relocating.

Value Africans Place on Education Varies Widely by Country

The perceived value of education varies widely across 31 African countries Gallup surveyed in 2013. Asked to choose one of four factors most important for success, 73% select education in Botswana versus 13% in Ivory Coast.

Common Ground for Europeans and Muslims Among Them

Muslims living in London, Berlin, and Paris share similar views to the public in each of these nations on the moral acceptability of the death penalty, honor killings, and crimes of passion.