Terrorism Report: Most Would Trade Freedom to Save Their Lives

A new survey reveals most people believe terrorism is a major threat, and they are even willing to give up their freedom if it means saving their lives. 

The study commissioned by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) interviewed some 8,000 people from China, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 

Researchers wanted to know how people across the world viewed the global threat on terror and what should be done to stop it. 

"In everywhere except China, at least 75 percent of those surveyed expect a terrorist attack in the next year," CSIS researchers said in the survey findings report.

"On a more alarming note, a majority in every country believes that it is likely that violent extremist groups will acquire and use weapons of mass destruction in their lifetime," they added. 

Fear of eminent terror was highest in places that recently suffered bloody attacks. Around 25 percent of people in Turkey and France believe violent terrorism is the most important issue facing their country.

These two countries, along with the United States, also believe their governments are not doing enough to prevent more attacks. 

Widespread terror is leaving many calling for more security measures even if in means less privacy and less civil liberties. Some 71 percent favored allowing the government to monitor emails, social media accounts, and even phone calls for connections to terrorism.

Despite the global fears, 73 percent of people remain hopeful that terrorism can be defeated.