Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 132

WEST ASIA

Afghans, Pakistanis Critical of Efforts to Fight Terrorism (Click for Details)

After last month's leak of U.S. intelligence documents related to the war in Afghanistan suggested Pakistani collusion with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai criticized the West, as well as Pakistan, for not doing enough to counter cross-border terrorist threats from within Pakistan. Gallup surveys conducted before the leak found 78% of Afghans would agree Pakistan's efforts fall short.

August 10, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

More Than One Third Of All Pakistanis (37%) Claim To Be Affected By The Recent Flood (Click for Details)

According to a Gilani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, almost one third of all Pakistanis (37%) claim to be the victims of the flood water, 29% state the affect on them has been very mild while only 31% say they were not affected at all. 3% have given no response. The figures reflect their perceptions and may or may not correspond with the actual flood situation.

August 12, 2010

Society » Environment/ Disasters

Turks Evenly Split On Constitutional Changes (Click for Details)

Results of an upcoming referendum on constitutional amendments in Turkey are hard to call at this point, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 49.1 % of respondents would vote yes to enact the government-proposed changes, whereas 50.9 % would vote to reject them.

August 14, 2010

Domestic Politics » Governance

Turks Most Concerned with Economic Issues (Click for Details)

The governing Justice and Development Party has dominated Turkey for the past decade, but IRI’s poll suggests there are opportunities for opposition parties to make up ground in the next general elections, particularly if they focus their efforts on the economy.

July 12, 2010

Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL

Two in five UAE residents support BlackBerry ban – survey (Click for Details)

Two in five United Arab Emirates residents support the decision by the country's telecom watchdog to suspend key BlackBerry services from October and two-thirds expect the announced ban to be implemented, a survey showed last week. YouGov survey

August 11, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media

CENTRAL ASIA

Multi Country Poll: In the CIS, Desired Migration Destinations Depend on Motive (Click for Details)

35% of adults in 12 former Soviet nations say they would like to migrate to another country -- either permanently, for temporary work, or for study or work study -- if they had the opportunity. They express the most interest in moving to Russia, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, but each nation's popularity depends on people's motives for migrating. Gallup USA

August 12, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.

Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 131

CENTRAL ASIA

Multi Country poll-70 Million in CIS Would Migrate Temporarily for Work, Study (Click for Details)

Roughly one in four adults in 12 former Soviet nations say they would like to move to another country for temporary work (24%) or to study or take part in a work-study program (25%) if they had the opportunity to do so. Together, an estimated 70 million desire to migrate for either of these reasons or for both. Half has many -- approximately 30 million -- would like to leave their countries permanently. Gallup USA

August 4, 2010

Society » Immigration/Refugees

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.

Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 130

SOUTH ASIA

Public Opinion in Pakistan: Concern about Extremist Threat Slips (Click for Details)

Pakistanis remain in a grim mood about the state of their country. Overwhelming majorities are dissatisfied with national conditions, unhappy with the nation's economy, and concerned about political corruption and crime. Only one-in-five express a positive view of President Asif Ali Zardari, down from 64% just two years ago. Pew Research Center

July 29, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

WEST ASIA

Turkey’s Ruling AKP Trails Behind Republicans (Click for Details)

Turkey’s governing party is not the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 33.5 % of respondents would vote for the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in the next legislative election, up one point since May.

July 28, 2010

Domestic Politics » Political Parties

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Democracy is Top Wish for Malaysians (Click for Details)

Making the country more democratic tops the wish list of many people in Malaysia, according to a poll by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research. 27 % of respondents cite this as the most important issue to address in the country.

July 25, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

Cyber poll- Countries with High Home Internet Access Span Regions Access drops sharply with per-capita income (Click for Details)

Among 116 countries and areas Gallup surveyed last year, a median proportion of 2 in 10 adults reported that they have Internet access at home, but the proportion was greater than 3 in 4 adults in 15 countries. These populations in the most connected countries span several global regions, including Europe, Asia, Northern America, and the Middle East. Gallup USA

July 28, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.

Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 129

Zone 1- ASIA

WEST ASIA

Afghans' Approval of Their Leadership Falls to 33% (Click for Details)

Afghans' approval of their country's leadership fell to 33% in April -- the lowest measured since 2008. More Afghans now approve of the job performance of U.S. leadership (43%) than they do their own. Gallup USA

July 23, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Afghanistan War

Politics Turns Out To Be Not A Very Popular Choice As Profession For Pakistanis (Click for Details)

In a Gallup Pakistan survey almost eight in ten (77%) Pakistanis show complete disinclination to join politics as a professional career. Only 22 %age of Pakistanis have ever wished to join politics.

July 19, 2010

Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

SOUTH EAST ASIA

Filipinos Express Confidence in Aquino and Binay (Click for Details)

The vast majority of people in the Philippines trust new president Benigno Aquino III and vice-president Jejomar Binay to do a good job leading the country, according to a poll by Social Weather Stations. 88 % of respondents have confidence in Aquino, while 77 % trust Binay.

July 24, 2010

Domestic Politics » Performance Rating

• NORTH EAST ASIA

90 Million More Chinese Online at Home Now Than in 2007 (Click for Details)

Signaling new opportunities for businesses to connect with millions more Chinese consumers, Gallup surveys document rising access to information technology. The %age of Chinese who report that they have computers at home doubled in the past several years, while home Internet access nearly tripled.

July 21, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media §

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.

Zone 1- Asia Summary, week # 128

MIDDLE EAST

Palestinians Back, Israelis Oppose Saudi Plan

The majority of people in the Palestinian territories agree with the so-called Saudi Plan for peace with Israel, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 67 % of respondents approve of the plan.

July 11, 2010

Foreign Affairs & Security » Palestine/ Israel Conflict

NORTHEAST ASIA

Naoto Kan’s Cabinet Chastised by Japanese

The appointed cabinet of prime minister Naoto Kan has dramatically lost public backing in Japan, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 36.3 % of respondents approve of Kan’s team, down 28.5 points since June.

July 16, 201

Domestic Politics » Performance Ratings

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.