Evaluation of Public Opinion Polling Institute toward Recent Developments in the Middle East

One of the foundations of democracy as government of the people, by the people and for the people is emphasizing the involvement of people in the construction fate of the society and its political system. In this context, although from past democratic governments have tried through various forms such as free elections or a referendum, to ensure the people role in policy making But as they seek to understand the opinions and views of people in the community and their needs and priorities and the direction of public opinion have emerged. So, the survey as a tool to assess the state of public opinion as the pulse of the society have been common and several surveys and specialized agencies have also been established. However, with the use of Foucault's view on the relationship between knowledge and power can be seen the trying some of these institutions in making the opinion. In this article, the most important poll of some prestigious institutions regarding the developments of the Middle East - regardless of polls or their making the opinion - mentioned.