American Public Says Government Leaders Should Pay Attention to Polls March 21, 2008 Eight in Ten Say Public Should Have Greater Influence on Government Questionnaire (PDF) In sharp contrast to views recently expressed by Vice President Cheney, a new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe government leadersContinue Reading

G7 Citizens Critical of Putin’s Impact on Russian Democracy: BBC Poll February 25, 2008 Full report (PDF) A majority of G7 citizens regard President Putin as a “negative influence on democracy and human rights in Russia,” according to a BBC World Service poll. Fifty-six percent of respondents from Canada, France,Continue Reading

Pakistanis Say Musharraf Resignation Would Improve Stability February 14, 2008 Full Report (PDF) A majority of Pakistanis (64%) say that stability and security in Pakistan would get better “if President Musharraf were to resign now,” according to a new poll conducted by GlobeScan for BBC Urdu. One in four (25%)Continue Reading

Pakistanis Want Larger Role for Both Islam and Democracy January 4, 2008 Majority Reject Talibanization and Favor Reform of Madrassas Growing Perception that US Threatens Islam Full Report (PDF) Questionnaire / Methodology (PDF) USIP Working Paper An in-depth survey of Pakistani public opinion reveals majority support for a moderate andContinue Reading