Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Iran

Iraq War Victory Impossible, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe the coalition effort cannot be won, according to a poll by Opinion Research Business. 52 per cent of respondents think British troops are not winning the war in Iraq, and say victory is impossible. Sep 10, 2007
Economy Provides Only Good News to Israelis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Israel appear disappointed with the current state of affairs in their country, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. At least 61 per cent of respondents express negative views about national unity, personal security and the peace process. Sep 9, 2007
Russians Urge Iran to Stop Nuclear Program
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia think the Iranian government should not continue enriching uranium, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 54 per cent of respondents believe Iran should stop its nuclear program. Sep 5, 2007
Russians Fear U.S. Anti-Missile System
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Russia are concerned about a defence program the United States is planning to implement in Central Europe, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 60 per cent of respondents think the U.S. anti-missile system represents more of a threat to Russia than Iran’s nuclear program or North Korea’s nuclear weapons. Sep 1, 2007
Indians Oppose Alignment with U.S
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in India are against their government synchronizing its foreign policy with that of the United States, according to a poll by Cfore published in Outlook Magazine. 70 per cent of respondents think India should not follow the U.S. line on Iran and other international issues. Aug 31, 2007
Indians Support Nuclear Deal with U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in India are in favour of their government striking a deal on nuclear capabilities with the United States, according to a poll by Cfore published in Outlook Magazine. 52 per cent of respondents support the bi-national agreement, while 21 per cent oppose it. Aug 30, 2007
Opposition to Missile Shield Still Strong in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Polish adults have not changed their minds about their country's participation in a defence plan proposed by the United States, according to a poll by CBOS. 56 per cent of respondents oppose the deployment of an anti-missile shield on their soil, up one point since July. Aug 28, 2007
President in Sync with Population, Say Iranians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Iran think their opinions are well represented by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, according to a poll by Fars News Agency. 76.4 per cent of respondents think their president's views are very or somewhat similar to those of the Iranian population. Aug 10, 2007
Iranians Want to Keep Nuclear Program
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An international rift about their country's intentions has not reduced the support of Iranian adults for their national nuclear program, according to a poll by Fars News Agency. 77.7 per cent of respondents want the government to continue enriching uranium. Aug 9, 2007
More Americans Say Iraq Troop Surge is Working
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States are satisfied with their government's strategy to deal with the coalition effort, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 31 per cent of respondents think the increase in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq is making the situation there better, up nine points since early July. Aug 9, 2007
Most Israelis Mistrust Syrian Government
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Israel are sceptical about the Syrian government's recent attempts to seek peace, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. 62 per cent of respondents do not believe Syrian president Bashar Assad wants peace, while 33 per cent think he does. Aug 5, 2007
French Would Punish No-Show Lawmakers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in France believe legislators who fail to attend their job for two days a week should be reprimanded, according to a poll by Ifop released by Le Figaro and LCI. 85 per cent of respondents back a proposal to retain the salaries of absentee lawmakers. Aug 4, 2007
U.S. Split on Rapport with Three Countries
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided on whether their next president should engage in talks with the leaders of three nations, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 42 per cent of respondents want their next head of state to meet with the leaders of Iran, Syria and North Korea without any preconditions, while 34 per cent disagree. Aug 4, 2007
Americans Endorse Missile Defence System
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are overwhelmingly in favour of one of their government's defence proposals, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation for the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. 84 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should have a missile defence system with the ability to protect the country from an attack by missiles that might contain weapo Aug 1, 2007
Venezuelans, South Africans Feel Unsafe
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of two countries hold overly negative views on public safety, according to a poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. At least 80 per cent of respondents in Venezuela and South Africa say there are areas near their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Jul 31, 2007
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