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 e
nthusiasm 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
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
(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
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
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
