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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Merkel Drops to Second Place in Germany
- - The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has become the most popular political organization in Germany, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 30 per cent of respondents would support the SPD in the next election to the Federal Diet. Sep 28, 2006
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Conservatives Lead, NDP Surges in Canada
- - The governing Conservative party is holding on to the top position in Canada, according to a poll by The Strategic Counsel released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 35 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons. Sep 23, 2006
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Canadians Rank Environmental Concerns
- - Many Canadians are concerned about the state of the environment, according to a poll by McAllister Opinion Research. 35 per cent of respondents believe air quality is the most important environmental issue right now. Sep 15, 2006
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Very Close Race Developing in Australia
- - Support for the Coalition of Liberals and Nationals remains steady in Australia, according to a Newspoll published in The Australian. 44 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Coalition, while 42 per cent would support the opposition Australian Labor Party (ALP) in the next election. Aug 30, 2006
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Americans Link Global Warming to Crises
- - Many adults in the United States believe climate change is responsible for recent transformations to their environment, according to a poll by Zogby International. 69 per cent of respondents think global warming has a major or some influence in the occurrence of more frequent droughts in parts of the country. Aug 29, 2006
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Gore More Liberal Than Hillary For Americans
- - Adults in the United States hold similar views on two prospective Democratic presidential nominees, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents consider former vice-president Al Gore as liberal, and 46 per cent feel the same way about New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Aug 23, 2006
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Hillary, Gore Are Top 2008 Democratic Contenders
- - Hillary Rodham Clinton is first on the list of prospective Democratic presidential candidates for the 2008 election, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 29 per cent of respondents would like the New York senator to become the nominee. Aug 21, 2006
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Six-in-Ten Americans Back Nuclear Power
- - Many adults in the United States believe more nuclear reactors would be beneficial for their country, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 61 per cent of respondents support the increased use of nuclear power as a source of energy in order to prevent global warming. Aug 12, 2006
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Most Americans Worried About Global Warming
- - Many adults in the United States express concerns over climate change, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 74 per cent of respondents describe global warming as a very or somewhat serious problem. Aug 8, 2006
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Britons Hold Mixed Views on Nuclear Power
- - Adults in Britain would be open to an increase in the number of nuclear reactors as part of a comprehensive energy strategy, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Economist. 68 per cent of respondents would support building more nuclear power stations, if the plan includes other kinds of "clean" energy, such as solar power and wind farms. Jul 22, 2006
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Global Warming Real, Serious for Americans
- - Many adults in the United States are concerned about climate change, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 74 per cent of respondents describe global warming as a very or somewhat serious problem, and 70 per cent believe the earth is indeed getting warmer. Jul 21, 2006
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Britons Support Higher Vehicle Taxes
- - Many adults in Britain believe the owners of bigger cars should pay more taxes, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Economist. 75 per cent of respondents believe the idea would help deal with the issue of climate change. Jul 20, 2006
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Britons Ponder Future Energy Options
- - Many adults in Britain would like to explore two choices in order to generate energy in the future, according to a poll by ICM Research released by GMTV. 79 per cent of respondents would like to expand solar power, and 76 per cent prefer wind power. Jul 16, 2006
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Democrats Hold Eight-Point Edge in U.S.
- - Support for the Democratic Party fell this month in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic candidate in their congressional district, down four points since June. Jul 15, 2006
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Canadians Expect Unity in the Future
- - Few adults in Canada expect Quebec to become independent in the next 14 years, according to the Canada in 2020/Dominion Institute survey conducted by Innovative Research Group. Only 23 per cent of respondents think the province will have separated from Canada. Jul 5, 2006