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Amid Persistent Challenges, Iraqis Express Cautious Optimism in Latest Survey

For Immediate Release **Please credit Arab Barometer** A new Arab Barometer survey reveals the evolving views of Iraqis on pressing national and regional issues. This Wave VIII survey provides insights into public concerns, including economic hardship, corruption, gender equality, and climate change, as well as reactions to the ongoing Gaza crisis and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The findings underscore cautious optimism…

Jordan Country Report 2021-2022

Compared with other countries in the region, Jordan has long been seen as an island of stability. Analysts have long predicted that unrest must be coming due to myriad challenges over the last three decades. Yet, such events have failed to come to pass. The regime continues on relatively unchanged even as regional events such as the Arab Uprisings of…

Public Opinion in Lebanon 2021-2022

Key Findings From Arab Barometer Wave Seven: Trust in political actors is extremely low and has fallen over the last decade with the notable exception of the LAF. The economy & corruption are seen as the country’s biggest problems while there is wide concern about growing inequality. Lebanese want the government to lower the cost of living, create jobs, &…