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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Palestinians Convinced About Corruption
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most residents of the Gaza Strip and West Bank hold an unfavourable opinion of their government's standards, according to a poll by the Jerusalem Media & Communication Center. 87.3 per cent of respondents think there is corruption in the Palestinian Authority. Apr 3, 2007
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Peace Process No Priority for Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Palestinian Territories would like to see their government work on securing the streets, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 43 per cent of respondents believe the new administration should focus on the enforcement of law and order. Mar 31, 2007
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Palestinians Say No to Quartet Conditions
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of Palestinians believe their newly-formed unity government should reject a set of conditions proposed by a group of countries and entities, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 52 per cent of respondents think the Palestinian Authority should not accept such demands, which include the recognition of Israel. Mar 30, 2007
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Palestinians Confident on Unity Government
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people living in the Palestinian Territories are confident that the new unity government will succeed, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 68.4 per cent of respondents think the coalition administration will be able to persuade donors to lift sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, and 50.3 per cent see the government remaining in office for at least one Mar 27, 2007
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Two-Thirds of Palestinians Want Peace Settlement
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Palestinian residents of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Jerusalem believe a deal with the Israeli government should be pursued, according to a poll by Near East Consulting. 68 per cent of respondents support a peace settlement with Israel. Mar 25, 2007
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Contact Palestinian Government, Say Israelis
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe their government should talk with the new Palestinian administration, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot released by Israel Radio. 52 per cent of respondents think Israel should have day-to-day contacts with the Palestinian unity government. Mar 24, 2007
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Israelis Split on Contacts with Palestinians
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for the Israeli government reaching out to a new Palestinian administration is evenly divided, according to a poll by Dahaf Institute released by Yediot Ahronot. 39 per cent of respondents believe Israel should talk with the Palestinian unity government, while 40 per cent think they should not agree to talk to them at all. Mar 23, 2007
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World Doing Poorly on Gender Equality
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people around the world believe equal rights for men and women are not yet a reality, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 38 per cent of respondents in 64 different countries think gender equality has not been reached in their individual nations. Mar 17, 2007
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Canada and Japan Seen as Positive Countries
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in 27 nations express satisfaction with two countries, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 54 per cent of respondents think Canada and Japan have a positive influence in the world. Mar 7, 2007
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Palestinians Ponder Life After Mecca Accord
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip expect an end to recent hostilities between rival groups, according to a poll by the Birzeit University Development Studies Programme. 43.5 per cent of respondents believe the Mecca agreement will stop the fighting, while 45.1 per cent think it will have a temporary effect. Mar 6, 2007
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A Review of Underdog Numbers That Matter
- Gabriela Perdomo - "Most", "many" and "a majority" tend to be the headlines when it comes to reporting on public opinion. Many important numbers, and equally significant information, are lost for not fitting those standards. Mar 1, 2007
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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