Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
- 2008: Race for the White House
- 2008: The U.S. Electoral College
- Abortion
- Africa
- Angela Merkel
- Death Penalty
- Economy and Globalization
- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Economy and Globalization
- Chavez Blamed Again In Venezuela
- (CPOD) Aug. 12, 2003 - Citizens of Venezuela are blaming their president for the country's financial problems, according to a poll by Consultores 21 published in El Nacional. 66 per cent of respondents say Hugo Chavez is responsible for the current economic situation. Aug 12, 2003
- Gabon’s President Could Serve For Life
- Mario Canseco In a decisive year for democratic participation in Africa, one country insists on wobbling far away from the pack. Aug 11, 2003
- Mexicans Mull Unemployment
- (CPOD) Aug. 10, 2003 - Mexicans blame a slow congress for the country's unemployment crisis, according to a poll by Reforma. 51 per cent of respondents say lawmakers have acted slowly, while 27 per cent attribute president Vicente Fox's economic plan. Aug 10, 2003
- Taiwan Government Praised For Environmental Efforts
- (CPOD) Aug. 4, 2003 - Most Taiwanese citizens support their government, according to a poll by the Cabinet's Research, Development and Evaluation Commission. 45 per cent of respondents are satisfied with their current administration. Aug 4, 2003
- Look to the Olympics for B.C.’s emotional rescue
- Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Watching the intense media coverage of the SARS concert earlier this week in Toronto, I was struck by the growing significance of the live mega-spectacle, not just as a source of entertainment and revenue, but as a deeply emotional, almost cathartic experience that redefines the core identity of a community, the qualities of its leaders and its image in the world. Aug 2, 2003
- Davis Braces For Recall Election In California
- Mario Canseco Last week, California state officials announced that a recall election will take place on Oct. Jul 30, 2003
- Social changes may define 2004 vote in Canada
- Angus ReidCanWest News Service According to Rick Mercer, Canada's resident satirist, the summer of 2003 witnessed the dawn of a new era when "we woke up and suddenly were a European country." Jul 26, 2003
- Russians Approve Of Putin
- (CPOD) Jul. 25, 2003 - Vladimir Putin continues to enjoy positive numbers in Russia, according to a poll by the Russian Center for Public Opinion and Market Research. 78 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Jul 25, 2003
- Bush Rating Goes Down, But Re-election Plausible
- (CPOD) Jul. 24, 2003 - The approval rating for George W. Bush has dropped over the last three months in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 59 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way the American president is doing his job, a 10 per cent drop since May. Jul 24, 2003
- Free Trade Support Drops In Costa Rica
- (CPOD) Jul. 23, 2003 - Support for a proposed free trade agreement between Costa Rica and the United States has dropped in the Central American country, according to a poll by CID-Gallup released by La República. 42 per cent of respondents agree with the accord, an 18 per cent drop since October 2002. Jul 23, 2003
- Kirchner Remains On Top In Argentina
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - Néstor Kirchner keeps riding a popularity wave in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 78.9 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president. Jul 22, 2003
- Bush’s Economic Policy Divides Americans
- (CPOD) Jul. 21, 2003 - Americans remain split in assessing how the United States president is dealing with the country's financial matters, according to a poll by Gallup. 50 per cent of respondents approve of how George W. Bush is handling the economy. Jul 21, 2003
- Norwegians Want Full EU Membership
- (CPOD) Jul. 21, 2003 - Some Norwegians want to become members of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by Sentio-Norsk Statistikk. 46.4 per cent of respondents support joining the EU. Jul 21, 2003
- Overseas Residents To Participate In Philippines Election
- Mario Canseco Under the seemingly guarded name of Republic Act No. Jul 21, 2003
- Low Grades For Pacheco In Costa Rica
- (CPOD) Jul. 19, 2003 - Abel Pacheco is losing support in Costa Rica, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La República. 39 per cent of respondents say the president's performance has been good. Jul 19, 2003