International Relations

Tunisia: Public Opinion Report 2025

Six years after the election of President Kais Saied, public opinion in Tunisia has largely stabilized. Despite a series of protests at the time of the survey, Tunisians generally hold attitudes that are relatively similar to those recorded in the Arab Barometer survey conducted two years prior. On the whole, older Tunisians seem to be more satisfied with current conditions…

Egypt: Public Opinion Report 2025

Egypt’s public mood is defined by a clear imbalance: economic strain is the dominant force shaping daily life, while the state retains meaningful credit for security and basic stability. The result is not blanket rejection of government, but a more conditional legitimacy—people want order, yet increasingly judge politics through whether it delivers affordability, jobs, and a sense of fairness.

Lebanon and the Regional Conflict

Before Israel’s recent airstrikes and ground invasion in southern Lebanon as part of the widening regional war centered on Iran and its proxies, Lebanon was already in a condition of profound structural weakness. A recent survey of 1,200 randomly selected Lebanese citizens conducted by Arab Barometer in partnership with the Middle East Consultation Group of the Munich Security Conference provides…

Regional Public Views & Great Power Competition Amid Escalating Conflict

Regional Public Views & Great Power Competition Amid Escalating Conflict Key Findings from Arab BarometerWave IX • Erosion of Western legitimacy: MENA publics increasingly view the United States and key European allies as one-sided and selectively committed to international law, contributing to a broader loss of credibility. • Rising acceptance of alternative powers: China, Russia, and Iran are gaining ground…