Zone 1- Asia, Summary of Global Polls- Week # 98

Dated 13th – 19th Dec. 09'

MIDDLE EAST
Palestinians Ready to Vote for Abbas Again
Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah remains popular among Palestinians, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for the current president of the Palestinian Authority, who has recently announced he does not intend to seek a new term in office. December 17, 2009
Netanyahu Sought to Appease Obama, Say Israelis
Most people in Israel believe Benjamin Netanyahu broke an election promise by ordering the freeze of settlement construction in occupied territories, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by IMRA. 51 per cent of respondent agree with the notion that the Israeli prime minister failed to keep his promise of allowing the growth of Jewish settlements.
December 14, 2009

SOUTH ASIA
High Risk, Low Awareness of Climate Change in Nepal
Nepal's citizens, awareness of global warming or climate change is low. In a Gallup survey conducted in July, 39% of Nepalese say they are aware of climate change -- essentially unchanged from the 37% average awareness across 2007 and 2008.
December 15, 2009

NORTH-EAST ASIA
Chinese Public Rejects Argument that China Should not be Obligated to Limit Emissions
In a new poll conducted by WorldPublicOpinion.org in September, an overwhelming 96 % of Chinese said that at the conference in Copenhagen their government should be “willing to commit to limiting its greenhouse gas emissions” as part of an agreement. (Seventy-one percent of Indians concurred.)
December 16, 2009
Taiwanese Worried About Deal with Beijing
Most people in Taiwan think an economic cooperation framework agreement with Beijing (ECFA) will have a negative impact on their lives, according to a poll by Taiwan Think-tank. 53 per cent of respondents share this concern, while 43.1 per cent do not.
December 18, 2009

Japan & South Korea
Impatient Japanese Start to Turn on Government
Just a few months after the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) won the legislative election; people in the Asian country are quickly recanting their support for the new administration, according to a poll by NHK. 56 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet led by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, down nine points since November.
December 19, 2009

GLOBAL POLLS
Global Restrictions on Religion
"Global Restrictions on Religion," a new study by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life, finds that 64 nations -- about one-third of the countries in the world -- have high or very high restrictions on religion. But because some of the most restrictive countries are very populous, nearly 70% of the world's 6.8 billion people live in countries with heavy restrictions on religion, the brunt of which often falls on religious minorities.
December 16, 2009
Developed and Emerging Nations Should Cut Emissions
Gallup surveys in 2009 find respondents in six key global economies are more likely to say developed economies such as the U.S., Germany, and Japan and fast-emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil should reduce emissions at the same time than say one group should reduce emissions first.
December 17, 2009
Climate change professionals expect Europe to demonstrate leadership at UN summit
A global survey has found that professionals involved in making decisions that have implications for climate change are calling for Europe to take a leadership stance in negotiations in Copenhagen, where leaders from around the world are meeting for a major UN climate conference (COP15).
December 16 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 97

Dated 6th – 12th Dec. 09'

MIDDLE EAST
Netanyahu Sought to Appease Obama, Say Israelis
Most people in Israel believe Benjamin Netanyahu broke an election promise by ordering the freeze of settlement construction in occupied territories, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by IMRA. 51 per cent of respondent agree with the notion that the Israeli prime minister failed to keep his promise of allowing the growth of Jewish settlements.
December 14, 2009

EAST ASIA
Filipinos Unaware of Automated Election System
Most people in the Philippines claim to know very little or nothing at all about a program to automate voting in the next election, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 61 per cent of respondents are unaware of the Automated Election System (AES).
December 12, 2009

Taiwanese Grow Frustrated with President Ma
Three out of every five people in Taiwan are disappointed with the performance of Ma Ying-jeou, according to a poll by Global Views. 61 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with their president, up 2.4 points since October.
December 13, 2009

Support for Japanese Cabinet Quickly Slipping
The appointed cabinet of Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama is losing public backing, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 59 per cent of respondents approve of the government’s performance, down four points since November.
December 10, 2009

MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Poll Finds Most Publics Around the World Want Their Governments to Be More Cooperative
A WorldPublicOpinion.org poll of people in 21 nations around the world finds that publics in 14 of them think their governments should be more ready to cooperate with others to achieve mutual gains.
December 9, 2009

Climate Concerns Continue to Increase: Global Poll
Public concern about climate change is at its highest level since GlobeScan began international tracking in 1998, according to a new GlobeScan/BBC World Service poll conducted in 23 countries. Nearly two thirds of those polled now say climate change is a “very serious” problem. However, concern has fallen in China and the USA.
December 08, 2009
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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 96

Dated 29th Nov. - 5th Dec. 09'

WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Negative Views of U.S. Unchanged in Turkey
While overall ratings for the U.S. have improved throughout much of the world, in Turkey they remain dismal -- only 14% of Turks expressed a positive view of the U.S. in the spring 2009 Pew Global Attitudes survey, the lowest rating among the 25 nations included in the poll.
December 3, 2009

SOUTH ASIA
Postwar Optimism Soars in Sri Lanka
Although they are suffering financially as are residents in many other countries in the region, the number of Sri Lankans who believe their economy is getting better increased dramatically in the past year -- jumping from 36% in 2008 to 64% in 2009.
December 3, 2009

MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Majority of People across the World Want Action on Climate Change, Even if it Entails Costs
A new poll of 15 nations, most of them in the developing world, finds that majorities of the people canvassed want their governments to take steps to fight climate change, even if that entails costs.
December 3, 2009

Climate Concerns Continue to Increase: Global Poll
Public concern about climate change is at its highest level since GlobeScan began international tracking in 1998, according to a new GlobeScan/BBC World Service poll conducted in 23 countries. Nearly two thirds of those polled now say climate change is a “very serious” problem. However, concern has fallen in China and the USA.
December 07, 2009

Global Warming Seen as a Major Problem around the World
A 25 countries PEW survey reveals that majorities in 23 of 25 countries agree that protecting the environment should be given priority, even at the cost of slower economic growth and job losses. And many are willing to make sacrifices, such as having to pay higher prices, to address global warming.
December 2, 2009
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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 95

Dated 22nd- 28th Nov. 09'

MIDDLE EAST
Israelis Distrust Capabilities of International Forces
Many people in Israel think that a recent armed conflict with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias suggests that the country cannot trust international forces to maintain peace, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 48 per cent of respondents share this opinion and say that it would be a mistake for Israel to accept a Palestinian-Israeli peace plan that relies on international forces for security arrangements.
November 22, 2009

WEST ASIA
AKP Remains Strongest Party in Turkey
The Justice and Development Party (AKP) is still the most popular organization in Turkey, according to a poll by Genar. 37.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing party in the next legislative election.
November 24, 2009

EAST ASIA
Malaysians See Country as Seriously Corrupt
The vast majority of people in Malaysia say corruption is rampant in the country, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 40 per cent of respondents say corruption is a very serious issue in Malaysia, while 41 per cent say it is a somewhat serious problem.
November 26, 2009

Thais Endorse PM’s Handling of Cambodia Row
Most people in Thailand think Abhisit Vejjajiva has handled recent tensions with neighbouring Cambodia well, according to a poll by ABAC. 51.9 per cent of respondents say the prime ministers calm attitude has been appropriate, while 39.4 per cent say his response to Cambodia should be harsher.
November 25, 2009
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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 94

Dated 15th-21st Nov. 09'

MIDDLE EAST
Abbas Would Beat Haniyeh in Palestinian Ballot
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas would defeat Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the next election, according to a poll by Arab World for Research & Development (AWRAD). 38.7 per cent of respondents would support Abbas of the Fatah movement in the next ballot.
November 17, 2009

WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors
Afghans surveyed in June by Gallup, were most likely to think NATO, the United Nations, India, and Iran are playing roles in reconstruction. In regard to Pakistan, however, Afghans were just as likely to say that country's role is supporting the Taliban as they were to say it is helping with reconstruction.
November 20, 2009
AKP Holds Marginal Advantage in Turkey
Turkey’s governing party is barely holding on to first place, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 31.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the next legislative election.
November 21, 2009

EAST ASIA
Indonesians Content with President Susilo
People in Indonesia overwhelmingly support the leadership of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI). 84 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of the administration headed by the current president, up four points since March.
November 17, 2009

NORTH EAST ASIA
Most Taiwanese Still Reject President Ma
The unpopularity of Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou remains significantly high, according to a poll by Global Views. 58.6 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with Ma’s performance, down one point since September.
November 20, 2009

GLOBAL POLLS

Majorities Reject Banning Defamation of Religion: 20 Nation Poll
As the UN General Assembly prepares to debate a proposal calling for nations to take action against the defamation of religion, majorities in 13 of 20 nations polled around the world support the right to criticize a religion.

November 20, 2009[1]

[1] http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/btjusticehuman_rightsra/647.php?nid=&id=&pnt=647&lb=

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.

Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 93

Dated 8th-14th Nov. 09'

WEST ASIA
Karzai Faces Steep Climb to Curb Perceptions of Corruption
President Hamid Karzai last week vowed to remove the "dark stain" of corruption from Afghanistan in his second five-year term. Gallup surveys in Afghanistan underscore the enormity of the challenge Karzai faces in keeping this promise. Roughly 8 in 10 Afghans (81%) interviewed in June before the fraud-marred August election said corruption is widespread throughout the country's government.
November 10, 2009

EAST ASIA
Many Taiwanese Want Full Independence
Almost half of people in Taiwan think the territory should ultimately become an independent country, according to a poll by Global Views. 47.2 per cent of respondents agree with this statement, while 34.1 per cent disagree.
November 16, 2009

Sharp Popularity Drop for Japanese Cabinet
Japan’s new government remains highly popular but has already lost some ground, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 63 per cent of respondents approve of the appointed cabinet of prime minister Yukio Hatoyama, down eight points since October.
November 16, 2009

President Lee Recovers in South Korea
More people in South Korea are expressing support for the leadership of Lee Myung-bak, according to a poll by the Korea Society Opinion Institute. 33 per cent of respondents approve of their president’s performance, up nine points since October.
November 14, 2009

GLOBAL POLLS

Wide Dissatisfaction with Capitalism -- Twenty Years after Fall of Berlin Wall
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a new BBC World Service global poll finds that dissatisfaction with free market capitalism is widespread, with an average of only 11% across 27 countries saying that it works well and that greater regulation is not a good idea.
November 09, 2009

As Hu Jin Tao, Obama Prepare to Meet, World Public Gives China, US Low Marks on Climate Change
With President Barack Obama on his way to meet his Chinese counterpart in Beijing for talks on global climate change and a range of other issues, a poll by WorldPublicOpinion.org shows that publics in more than half of 20 nations disapprove of the way China and the United States are dealing with global warming.
November 11, 2009

Americans and Western Europeans Agree on Afghanistan-Pakistan Extremist Threat
A transatlantic consensus exists with regard to the threat posed by extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, even though Americans and Western Europeans generally disagree about what policy to pursue in Afghanistan.
November 11, 2009

Obama Popular in Japan, China and South Korea
As Barack Obama embarks on his first trip to Asia -- which will include stops in Japan, China and South Korea -- he will be greeted by publics who are confident in his judgment regarding world affairs and who generally agree with his international policies.
November 12, 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 92, Dated 1st-7th Oct. 09'

MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians Blame Hamas for Slow Reconciliation
Many people in the Palestinian territories think Hamas is mostly responsible for the absence of a national reconciliation pact, according to a poll by the An-Najah National University. 40.8 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 22.4 per cent blame Fatah for the delay in signing an agreement.
November 06, 2009

GLOBAL POLL

People in 17 of 21 Nations Say Governments Should Put International Law Ahead of National Interest
A poll by WorldPublicOpinion.org finds that most people in 17 of 21 nations surveyed say their government should abide by international law and reject the view that governments are not obliged to follow such laws when they conflict with the national interest.
November 02, 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 91, Dated 24th-31st Oct. 09'

MIDDLE EAST
Palestinians Assess Obama’s Middle East Policies
One-in-four people in the Palestinian territories think the way the United States deals with Middle East affairs has improved under U.S. president Barack Obama, according to a poll by Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 25 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza share this opinion.
October 27, 2009
Fatah Would Handily Win New Palestinian Ballot
Support for the Fatah movement more than doubles public backing for its opponent party Hamas in the Palestinian territories, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 40 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah in the next election to the Palestinian Legislative Council, while 18.7 per cent would back Hamas.
October 28, 2009
Solid Majority of Israelis Back Two-State Plan
A large number of Israelis would accept a peace agreement with the Palestinian Authority under the principle of "two states for two peoples," according to a poll by the Peace Index Project. 64 per cent of respondents support the so-called two-state solution, while 33 per cent reject it.
November 02, 2009
Israelis Still Prefer Netanyahu Over Livni
More people in Israel think that incumbent prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a better head of government than opposition leader Tzipi Livni, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 41 per cent of respondents say Netanyahu is more suitable to serve as prime minister, while 31 per cent pick Livni.
October 30, 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 90, Dated 18th-24th Oct. 09'

MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians Blame Hamas For Delaying The Reconciliation
A recent Najah University survey shows that Hamas is losing support among Palestinians. They blame Hamas to be responsible for delaying the reconciliation agreement. Their voting inclinations also show that Fateh is going to get majority in the next General Elections.
October 25, 2009

Half of Palestinians Would Impose Dress Code
Many residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank would agree with the imposition of the Islamic head cover in public places and schools, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 50.3 per cent of respondents think such measure would be positive.
October 23, 2009

EAST ASIA

Malaysian PM Sees Sharp Drop in Support
Fewer people in Malaysia are expressing support for Najib Razak, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 56 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the prime minister’s performance, down 10 points since July.
October 24, 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 89, Dated 11th-17th Oct. 09'

EAST ASIA
Hunger Eases in Philippines
(SWS) The Third Quarter 2009 Social Weather Survey, fielded over September 18-21, 2009, found the proportion of families experiencing involuntary hunger at least once in the past three months declining to 17.5%, or an estimated 3.2 million families, from 20.3% (estimated 3.7 million families) in the previous quarter.
October 13, 2009
NORTH EAST ASIA
Good Start for PM Hatoyama in Japan
(Yomiuri) Japan’s new government holds a good level of public support, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 71 per cent of respondents approve of the performance of Yukio Hatoyama’s cabinet.
October 14, 2009
GLOBAL POLLS
Support for Afghan Mission Drops in UK, Canada
(ARS) Public backing for the mission in Afghanistan is eroding in two countries, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 59 per cent of respondents in Britain oppose the military operation involving UK soldiers in Afghanistan, up six points since July.
October 16, 2009
Asian Nations—but Not Japan—among World’s Most Confident Consumers: Global Poll
(Globescan) Consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are among the most confident in the world as economic recovery starts to take hold, a new GlobeScan poll across 22 countries finds. But the Japanese, who are deeply pessimistic about the future, are the exception.
October 16, 2009

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Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 88

EAST ASIA

More Filipinos Dissatisfied With Arroyo
(SWS)Arroyo’s ratings continue to decline. More Filipinos are dissatisfied with him. The dissatisfaction ranges in all classes and regions of the country. Rural and urban respondents alike are increasingly rating him negatively.
October 08, 2009

Arroyo’s Popularity Drops Further in Philippines
(Pulse Asia) Fewer people in the Philippines are expressing support for the leadership of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 23 per cent of respondents approve of the president’s performance, down three points since May.
October 05, 2009

PM’s approval rating remains in positive territory
(Markeda Center) Moving towards the sixth month mark of his premiership, Prime Minister Najib Razak’s approval rating among Malaysians has eased slightly but remains in positive territory.
October 06, 2009

The Start of the Hatoyama Cabinet in Japan
(Mansfield Foundation/Asahi Shimbun Polls) Japanese are highly supportive of PM Hatoyama Cabinet. They are supportive of the cabinet structure and its policies as well. Democratic Party of Japan is the most popular political party in the post election scenario. Japanese want PM Hatoyama to realize the promises its party made during the course of campaign.
September 18, 2009

Global Poll

Muslims Integrated, Europeans Themselves Isolated[1]
(Gallup Coexist Index) Gallup Coexist Index finds that the general public in France, Germany and UK is more likely than its respective Muslim population to be classified as isolated. Americans and Canadians tops the list of integrated publics while in Asia Afghanistan and Israel has the highest number of isolated.
[1] http://www.muslimwestfacts.com/mwf/118249/Gallup-Coexist-Index-2009.aspx

Zone 1- Summary of Global Polls- Week # 84

MIDDLE EAST
Palestinians Pessimistic About Reunification of West Bank and Gaza
While the popularity of Abbas and Fateh increases and the popularity of Ismail Haniyeh and Hamas decreases, and while the public shows some enthusiasm for a strong American role in the peace process and greater support for the Arab Peace Initiative, Palestinians are pessimistic about the chances for the reunification of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and are less willing to accept concessions in a permanent settlement.
September 07, 2009

EAST ASIA
One Third of Thais Want Fresh Election
A significant number of people in Thailand want the legislature to be dissolved in order to vote in a new general election, according to a poll by ABAC. 34.5 per cent of respondents say an early ballot is the best solution to current political instability.
September 08, 2009

NORTH EAST ASIA
Water Pollution and Scarcity Top China’s Environmental Challenges
(Globescan) Contamination of China’s fresh water resources from industrial pollution, inadequate sewage treatment and scarcity of water is seen by Chinese residents as the nation’s most critical environmental priority.
September 10, 2009

South Koreans Ponder Talks with North
Most people in South Korea are eager to engage in peace negotiations with their northern neighbors, according to a poll by JoongAng Ilbo. 61.9 per cent of respondents think representatives from both sides should begin talks without any pre-conditions as soon as possible.
September 07, 2009

World Publics Strongly Favor International Observers for Elections, Including Their Own
A new WorldPublicOpinion.org poll of 17 nations finds that publics in 15 countries favor the general practice of having international observers monitor elections. In eleven of the nations, most people think that their own country would benefit from international observers monitoring their elections.
September 08, 2009

Declining Support for bin Laden and Suicide Bombing
(PEW) Support for Osama bin Laden has declined considerably among Muslim publics in recent years. Moreover, majorities or pluralities among eight of the nine Muslim publics surveyed this year say that suicide bombing and other forms of violence against civilians can never be justified to defend Islam; only in the Palestinian territories does a majority endorse such attacks.
September 07, 2009

Global Poll Shows Support for Increased Government Spending and Regulation
Majorities around the world support governments playing an active role in stimulating and regulating their national economy in response to the current recession, according to a new poll across 20 countries conducted for BBC World Service.
September 11, 2009

A Country’s Richest Citizens Report Greatest Desire to Migrate
Gallup Polls show that in rich and poor countries across the world, it is richer rather than poorer individuals who express more interest in migration. September 2009