Afghan Feelings of Security Vary Widely October 31, 2006 Five years after the U.S.-led invasion—and despite intense violence in some regions—about half of Afghans (53%) say they feel safer today than they did under Taliban rule. But the results vary widely according to religious sect, ethnicity and region, a GallupContinue Reading

World Citizens Reject Torture, BBC Global Poll Reveals October 18, 2006 Questionnaire/Methodology A majority of people around the world are opposed to torture even if its purpose is to elicit information that could save innocent lives from terrorism, according to a BBC World Service poll of more than 27,000 peopleContinue Reading

BBC World Service Poll Shows Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Cause Concern, But People Want a Negotiated Settlement September 20, 2006 Questionnaire/Methodology World opinion does not favor aggressive international measures to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, according to a new 25-nation opinion poll conducted for BBC World Service, including the USA,Continue Reading