Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Hamas
- 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
- Arafat Would Remain As Palestinian President
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2004 - Yasser Arafat would retain his position as president of the Palestinian Authority, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 54 per cent of respondents would vote for Arafat if elections were to take place soon. Jul 8, 2004
- Fatah “Trusted” By Palestinians, But Many Pick Nobody
- (CPOD) Jun. 24, 2004 - The Fatah Movement is the top political faction for Palestinian residents of Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media and Communication Centre. 26.4 per cent of respondents say they trust the political organization led by Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat. Jun 24, 2004
- Israelis Fear Reprisals Over Hamas Attack
- (CPOD) Mar. 26, 2004 - Many Israeli residents support the actions of their government regarding the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement, according to a poll by Yediot Ahronot. 60 per cent of respondents support the assassination of Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. Mar 26, 2004
- Israelis Back Hamas Leader’s Assassination
- (CPOD) Mar. 25, 2004 - Many Israeli residents back the actions of their government against the Hamas Islamic Resistance Movement, according to a poll by Maariv. 61 per cent of respondents support the assassination of Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmad Yassin. Mar 25, 2004
- Fatah Remains On Top In Palestine
- (CPOD) Dec. 18, 2003 - The Fatah Movement is the top political faction for residents of Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by the Palestinian Centre for Policy and Survey Research. 25 per cent of respondents support the political organization led by Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat. Dec 18, 2003
- Palestinians Want Truce
- (CPOD) Nov. 14, 2003 - A majority of West Bank and Gaza residents believe a truce is necessary in the area, according to a poll by the Palestinian Centre for Public Opinion. 66 per cent of respondents support a ceasefire with Israel. Nov 14, 2003
- Fatah Remains Top Faction For Palestinians
- (CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - The Fatah Movement is the most supported political faction for residents of Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by Najah University. 24.7 per cent of respondents would support the political organization led by Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat. Sep 22, 2003
- A Third Of Israelis Want Arafat Killed
- (CPOD) Sept. 14, 2003 - A third of Israeli residents would consider killing Yasser Arafat, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 37 per cent of respondents say the Palestinian Authority president should be eliminated. Sep 14, 2003
- Arafat Seen As Bad Influence
- (CPOD) Aug. 26, 2003 - Israeli residents view Palestinian Authority president Yasser Arafat as a negative influence in the area, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 53 per cent of respondents support Arafat's expulsion from the disputed territories. Aug 26, 2003
- Palestinians Support Ceasefire
- (CPOD) Jul. 14, 2003 - Residents of the West Bank and Gaza agree with the latest developments to achieve peace in the Middle East, according to a poll by the State Information Service. 68.8 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the three-month truce agreed to by Fatah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad on May 31. Jul 14, 2003
- A Palestinian State Is Possible, Both Sides Say
- (CPOD) Jul. 2, 2003 - Israelis and Palestinians agree on a key element of the proposed road map for peace in the Middle East, according to a TNS Teleseeker and the Palestine Center for Public Opinion. At least 50 per cent of respondents believe a full-fledged Palestinian state is possible. Jul 2, 2003