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
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
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- Terror, Economy Remain Global Worries
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Citizens around the world have two main concerns this year, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 22 per cent of respondents in 65 countries say an increase in terrorism is their greatest worry for 2005, while 21 per cent mention economic problems. Jan 15, 2005
- Human Security Is Key Global Concern
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Human security remains a priority for citizens around the world, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 68 per cent of respondents in 65 countries believe the world is not making enough progress in reducing wars and conflicts. Jan 14, 2005
- Abbas Set To Win Palestinian Authority Ballot
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Former prime minister Mahmoud Abbas of the Fatah faction remains the top contender in the Palestinian Authority's presidential election, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre. 42.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Abbas in the election. Dec 29, 2004
- Palestinians Back Abbas Call To End Violence
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank support an end to the current violent uprising, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion (PCPO). 56.8 per cent of respondents back the call made by Palestinian Authority presidential candidate Mahmoud Abbas to put an end to the militarization of the intifada. Dec 25, 2004
- Different Rights For Terrorists, Say Global Respondents
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 15, 2004 - A third of adults worldwide believe terrorists do not deserve the same rights as other criminals, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International. 62 per cent of respondents in 60 countries disagreed with the statement. Dec 15, 2004
- Abbas Lead Palestinian Poll As Barghouti Withdraws
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 14, 2004 - Former prime minister Mahmoud Abbas of the Fatah faction remains the candidate to beat in the Palestinian Authority's presidential election, according to a poll by the State Information Service (SIS). 53.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Abbas in the election. Dec 14, 2004
- Political Parties Last In Transparency International Report
- (ARC-CPOD) Dec. 12, 2004 - Political parties are regarded as corrupt institutions in many countries around the world, according to a report by Transparency International. Asked to assess different sectors on a scale of one to five (one meaning not at all corrupt, five meaning extremely corrupt), respondents rated political parties with a mark of 4.0. Dec 12, 2004
- Cancer, AIDS Are Biggest Global Health Concerns
- (CPOD) Dec. 4, 2004 - Cancer and HIV/AIDS are the main health concerns in the world, according to a poll by Gallup International. 42 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe cancer is the most important disease in their country, while 27 per cent mention HIV/AIDS. Dec 4, 2004
- Ten Men-Including Jailed Barghouti-Vie For Arafat’s Post
- Mario Canseco The list of candidates to replace Yasser Arafat was published earlier today. Dec 2, 2004
- Abbas Is Early Leader In Palestinian Ballot
- (CPOD) Nov. 24, 2004 - Former prime minister Mahmoud Abbas is the top rated presidential contender in the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 24.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Abbas in the election. Nov 24, 2004
- Differing World Views On Security
- (CPOD) Nov. 22, 2004 - Almost half of adults worldwide believe the word is becoming a more dangerous place, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 45 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe the next generation will live in a less safe planet. Nov 22, 2004
- Poll Shows Modest Trust In World Political Leaders
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Almost two-thirds of adults worldwide have little confidence in politicians, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 63 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe political leaders are dishonest. Nov 21, 2004
- Africans Expect More Economic Prosperity
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Adults worldwide are divided over their financial situation in the coming years, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 33 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe there will be more economic prosperity in the future, while 36 per cent disagree. Nov 21, 2004
- Poverty, Hunger Key Issues In Worldwide Poll
- (CPOD) Nov. 7, 2004 - The fight against poverty and hunger should be the key priority for the world, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 44 per cent of all respondents believe the two topics are important global objectives. Nov 7, 2004
- Arafat Could Win PA Elections Again
- (CPOD) Sept. 22, 2004 - Yasser Arafat stands a good chance of retaining his post as president of the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by the Birzeit University Development Studies Programme. 46.2 per cent of respondents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip would vote for Arafat in the next election. Sep 22, 2004