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 Would Like to Join European Union
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Israelis believe their country should become a member of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. 75 per cent of respondents would support a bid by Israel to join the continental group. Feb 24, 2007
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World Ponders Clash of Civilizations
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 countries believe the Muslim and Western cultures will figure out a way to avoid violent conflict, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 56 per cent of respondents believe it is possible to find common ground. Feb 22, 2007
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Less Tension in the Palestinian Territories
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Palestinians living in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem think the risk of a civil war has significantly reduced, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 77 per cent of respondents believe violence will decrease now that an agreement on forming a national unity government has been reached. Feb 22, 2007
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The Poll-itics of Global Warming
- Mario Canseco - For the past year, the polling world has been dominated by questions related to the environment, and specifically, on the perceptions of global citizens about climate change. Feb 21, 2007
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Israelis Would Ignore New Palestinian Government
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe their administration should maintain its hard line against Hamas, according to a poll by Geocartographia released by Israel Radio. 51.7 per cent of respondents would not cooperate with the Palestinian unity government. Feb 19, 2007
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Israelis Demand New Legislative Ballot
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel want to hold a new election, according to a poll by Geocartographia released by Israel Radio. 74.4 per cent of respondents support dissolving the Knesset. Feb 17, 2007
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Steer Clear of Palestinian Dispute, Say Israelis
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Israeli adults believe their government should not intervene in the Palestinian Authority's internal affairs, 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. Feb 10, 2007
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Palestinians Worry About Their Economic Situation
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Palestinians are frustrated with their financial situation, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 74 per cent of respondents evaluate the general economic conditions in the Palestinian Territories as bad. Feb 8, 2007
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Palestinians Prefer Negotiations to Conflict
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip believe the Palestinian cause is best served through talks, according to a poll by the An-Najah National University. 36.7 per cent of respondents support resorting to negotiations, while 27.7 per cent back an armed struggle. Feb 3, 2007
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Civil War Evident for Many Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are concerned about the armed confrontations between Fatah and Hamas, according to a poll by the An-Najah National University. 53.5 per cent of respondents think the Palestinian arena is now witnessing a civil war. Feb 1, 2007
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Abbas, Fatah Would Win New Palestinian Ballots
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fatah holds a large advantage over the remaining political factions in the event a new Palestinian Legislative Council election takes place, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 40.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah. Jan 28, 2007
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Bush Administration Fails in Most Countries
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 25 countries are dissatisfied with the way the current United States government has dealt with six issues, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes released by the BBC. 73 per cent of respondents disapprove of the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq, and 67 per cent decry the treatment of Guantanamo detainees. Jan 27, 2007
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Many Global Citizens Expect Unsafe World
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in two European nations express concerns over global affairs, according to the 60-country Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 79 per cent of respondents in Luxembourg and 77 per cent of respondents in Greece think the next generation will live in a less safe world. Jan 26, 2007
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Palestinians Side With Abbas on Early Elections
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank believe a new presidential election should take place soon, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 59.5 per cent of respondents are in favour of the proposal. Jan 25, 2007
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Wars, Poverty are Main Global Concerns
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 60 countries around the world are worried about two key topics, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 15 per cent of respondents believe reducing wars should be a priority for leaders, while 13 per cent call for a new focus on eliminating poverty. Jan 20, 2007