July 17, 2005

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Morocco are concerned about religious fanaticism affecting their daily lives, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project. 60 per cent of respondents believe Islamic extremism poses a great threat to their country.

(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in Morocco are concerned about religious fanaticism affecting their daily lives, according to the Pew Global Attitudes Project. 60 per cent of respondents believe Islamic extremism poses a great threat to their country.

Pakistan is second on the list with 28 per cent, followed by Turkey with 22 per cent, and Indonesia with 15 per cent. Less than 10 per cent of respondents in Lebanon and Jordan believe their country could be severely threatened by Islamic extremism.

Since July 1999, King Mohammed VI has ruled Morocco. The monarch authorized the release of several political prisoners, and permitted the operation of moderate Islamic political parties. While Morocco has long contemplated the idea of becoming a member of the European Union (EU)—and signed an Association Agreement with the EU in February 1996—there is currently no timetable for the country's accession into the continental group.

Polling Data

How much of a threat, if any, does Islamic extremism pose to your country these days—very great, fairly great, not too great or not a threat at all?

	Very great	Fairly great	Not too great	Not a threat at all
Morocco	60%	13%	7%	11%
Pakistan	28%	24%	11%	16%
Turkey	22%	25%	16%	18%
Indonesia	15%	30%	33%	17%
Lebanon	9%	17%	27%	39%
Jordan	2%	8%	34%	53%

Source: Pew Global Attitudes Project
Methodology: Interviews to 6,250 adults in six countries, conducted from Apr. 27 to May 29, 2005. Margins of error range from 3 to 4 per cent.