skip to main content

Terrorism and National Defense

Explore Gallup's research.

Polling Matters

Memorial Day Finds Americans Very Positive About Military

by Frank Newport

As the U.S. celebrates Memorial Day, Americans continue to have more confidence in the military than in any other major institution in the country.

Politics

North Korea, Cyberterrorism Top Threats to U.S.

Politics

Americans Not Convinced U.S. Needs to Spend More on Defense

Politics

U.S. Satisfaction With Military, Security and Economy Rises

Social & Policy Issues

Terrorism Fears Drive More in U.S. to Avoid Crowds

Politics

Seven in 10 Trust U.S. Government to Protect Against Terrorism

World

Terrorism, Migration Trouble Many in Europe

Politics

Top U.S. Foreign Policy Goals: Stem Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons

Politics

Republicans, Democrats Interpret Orlando Incident Differently

Politics

Worry About Terror Attacks in U.S. High, but Not Top Concern

Politics

Americans Cite Cyberterrorism Among Top Three Threats to U.S.

Politics

Americans More Worried About Terrorism Than Mass Shootings

Politics

Anti-Terror: Visa Control, Airstrikes Seen as Most Effective

Politics

Trust in Government to Protect Against Terrorism at New Low

Politics

Trust in U.S. Government’s Terrorism Protection at New Low

Politics

Slightly Fewer Back ISIS Military Action vs. Past Actions

Politics

Republicans Expand Edge as Better Party Against Terrorism

World

Nearly All Nigerians See Boko Haram as a Major Threat

Politics

Fewer in U.S. Support Iraq Withdrawal Decision Now vs. 2011

Politics

Americans Continue to Oppose Closing Guantanamo Bay