As the Islamic militant group ISIS continues to entrench itself in Syria and Iraq, and instigate terrorist attacks around the world, concerns about Islamic extremism are growing in the West and in countries with significant Muslim populations. CONT. Jacob Poushter, Pew Read more »
Iran Nuclear Deal’s Biggest Skeptics: GOP Primary Voters
Political reaction to the nuclear deal negotiated with Iran has been swift, with the 2016 Republican presidential field coming out strongly against the agreement. … Those sentiments mesh closely with where Republican presidential primary voters are on the issue, according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. In the […] Read more »
Ahead of Iran deal, Americans express mixed feelings
Most Americans think of Iran as an enemy of the United States, but a narrow majority still supported a diplomatic relationship in a poll conducted on the eve of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. CONT. Emily Swanson, AP Read more »
American, Israeli publics see Iran’s nuclear program as a top global threat
As the world reacts to today’s nuclear agreement between the U.S. and its allies and Iran, a new 40-nation Pew Research Center survey finds that concern over Iran’s nuclear program is greater in the United States and Israel than among other global publics. CONT. Samantha Smith, Pew Read more »
Climate Change Seen as Top Global Threat
In advance of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this December, many publics around the world name global climate change as a top threat, according to a new Pew Research Center survey measuring perceptions of international challenges. This is particularly true in Latin America and Africa, where majorities […] Read more »
Obama starts out ahead on the Iran deal. It might not last.
The announcement of a long-awaited Iran deal launches the issue back to the American political arena, where a 60-day congressional review period and countless presidential candidates will ensure a lively debate. So how will the issue play among the American public? Here’s a little preview. Public polls show majorities or […] Read more »