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
- Israel Election 2009
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- 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
Global Warming
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Gore Would Not Defeat GOP Members in 2008
- - Former United States vice-president Al Gore trails two prospective Republican nominees in the 2008 presidential race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Arizona senator John McCain, while 41 per cent would vote for the Democrat. Nov 16, 2006
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ALP Drops, Ruling Coalition Stable in Australia
- - The governing Coalition of Liberals and Nationals is holding on to the lead in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the Coalition, while 37 per cent would support the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election to the House of Representatives. Nov 15, 2006
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Canadians Question Government on Environment
- - Many adults in Canada appear disappointed with their federal administration's focus on environmental issues, according to a poll by Environics Research Group. 71 per cent of respondents think the current government's approach to pollution and climate change is not tough enough. Nov 15, 2006
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Britons Convinced About Global Warming
- - Many adults in Britain believe climate change is a reality, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 85 per cent of respondents believe global warming is taking place at the moment. In addition, 38 per cent of respondents believe the issue calls for immediate steps, while 49 per cent think more work should be done to understand it. Nov 14, 2006
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Britons Back Green Taxes to Help Environment
- - Many adults in Britain are in favour of discouraging activities that damage the environment, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 71 per cent of respondents support the introduction of green levies on fuel and airline tickets, if other taxes are cut. Nov 12, 2006
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America: The Greatest Menace to Global Stability
- Gabriela Perdomo - People in 13 countries believe the United States is the greatest threat to global stability, and residents of eight countries consider American foreign policy as the most menacing issue to the world, the Angus Reid World Poll conducted for Maclean's found. Overall, most people in the 20 countries surveyed chose the U.S. as the greatest threat from a list that included Iran, Chin Nov 11, 2006
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U.S. More Threatening than Iran, China or Israel
- - Many adults in 20 countries are concerned about the effect of the United States in the world, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean's. 33 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. is the greatest threat to global stability among seven nations. Nov 11, 2006
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Environment is Top World Issue in Australia
- - Australian adults believe one global concern should be a pressing priority for every government, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 22 per cent of respondents think protecting the environment should be the most important goal for the leaders of the world. Nov 7, 2006
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Views on Environment Shifting in U.S.
- - More adults in the United States are defending the need for environmental guidelines, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 63 per cent of respondents believe continuing improvements to the environment must be made regardless of cost, up six points since November 2002. Nov 7, 2006
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PM Howard Gains a Point in Australia
- - Public support for John Howard increased slightly in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 48 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the performance of their prime minister, up one point since mid-October. Nov 4, 2006
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Health Care, Environment Top Issues in Canada
- - Canadian adults remain concerned about their medical services, according to a poll by Innovative Research Group for the Canadian Defence & Foreign Affairs Institute. 24 per cent of respondents think health care is the most important issue facing Canada today. Nov 1, 2006
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Tories Have Ten-Point Advantage in Britain
- - The Conservative party continues to dominate Britain's political scene, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 39 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next general election. Oct 31, 2006
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Labour Ties National in New Zealand Politics
- - The opposition National party and the governing Labour party are even in New Zealand, according to a poll by Roy Morgan International. 40 per cent of respondents would support National, while 40 per cent would vote for Labour. Oct 29, 2006
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Canadians Lukewarm on Tory Environment Plan
- - Many adults in Canada are sceptical about their federal government's proposals to help with the environment, according to a poll by Ekos Research Associates published in the Toronto Star. 57 per cent of respondents express moderate confidence in the administration led by Stephen Harper on the issue, while 32 per cent have low confidence. Oct 19, 2006
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Alaskans Convinced About Global Warming
- - Many adults in Alaska believe climate change is evident, according to a poll by the Craciun Research Group. 81 per cent of respondents are completely or mostly convinced that global warming is happening. Oct 11, 2006