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
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Israelis Support Contacts with Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe their government should discuss bilateral concerns with the Palestinians, according to the Peace Index Project by the Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research and the Evens Program in Mediation and Conflict Resolution of Tel Aviv University. Jan 13, 2007
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Royal First, Chirac at 5% in French Election
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Ségolène Royal is holding on to the top position in France, according to a poll by Ifop for Fiducial. 31 per cent of respondents would vote for the Socialist Party (PS) candidate in next year's presidential election. Jan 1, 2007
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Fatah List Would Win New Palestinian Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Fatah faction could emerge victorious in a new election to the Palestinian Legislative Council, according to a poll by the Birzeit University Development Studies Programme. 43.3 per cent of respondents in the Gaza Strip and West Bank would support the Fatah list. Dec 31, 2006
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Israelis Disagree with Olmert on PA Gestures
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Israeli adults believe their prime minister was wrong to make specific concessions to the Palestinian Authority president, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 49 per cent of respondents oppose the gestures that Ehud Olmert granted to Mahmoud Abbas in their meeting. Dec 30, 2006
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Israelis, Palestinians Find No Accord on Jerusalem
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for a plan that seeks to divide Jerusalem after a sovereign Palestinian state is created remains low in the Middle East, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research and the Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Only 39 per cent of Palestinians, and 38 per cent of Dec 28, 2006
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Palestinian Election Could Be Very Close
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - There is no clear favourite in the event a new presidential ballot takes place in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for incumbent Mahmoud Abbas of the Fatah faction, while 45 per cent would support current prime minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas. Dec 27, 2006
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Africans Are the Most Confident About 2007
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Africa believe the next year will be positive, according to a poll by Gallup International. 60 per cent of respondents in the continent believe 2007 will be a better year than 2006. Dec 25, 2006
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Palestinians Support Call for New Elections
- (ARGM) - Many adults in the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe a new democratic process is warranted, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 68 per cent of respondents support Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas' call for early presidential and legislative elections. Dec 19, 2006
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Israelis Reject New Conflict with Hezbollah
- - Many adults in Israel believe it would be a mistake to attack Lebanon if Hezbollah becomes an integral part of the government, according to a poll by Geocartographia released by Israel Radio. 53.4 per cent of respondents believe Israel should not launch a pre-emptive war. Dec 9, 2006
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Israelis Back Ceasefire in Gaza Strip
- - Many adults in Israel support their government's recent determination to enact a ceasefire with Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 66 per cent of respondents support the decision. Dec 7, 2006
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North America Concerned About Terrorist Threat
- - Many adults in North American are worried about the possibility of an attack, according to a poll by Gallup International. 92 per cent of respondents in the continent think terrorism is a threat to their countries. Nov 27, 2006
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Palestinians Support Operations Inside Israel
- - Many adults in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank believe taking action against Israel is justified, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 52.6 per cent of respondents support firing rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel, and 59.9 per cent are in favour of conducting armed operations inside Israeli territory. Nov 22, 2006
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Israelis Support Large Scale War in Gaza Strip
- - Many adults in Israel believe their country should increase its military operations in the Palestinian territories, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 51 per cent of respondents support a large scale military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Nov 20, 2006
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Global Respondents Wary of Judicial System
- - Many adults in 20 countries are disappointed with their judiciary processes, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean's. Only 39 per cent of global respondents believe everyone is treated the same way by the justice system in their respective nations. Nov 17, 2006
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U.S. Out of Step With World on Environment
- - Most adults in 20 countries express a commitment to ecological responsibility, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean's. 87 per cent of global respondents believe damage to the environment must be reduced, even if it means slower economic growth. Nov 16, 2006