Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

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Ortega Hits Approval Low in Nicaragua
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Only about a quarter of people in Nicaragua are content with Daniel Ortega's performance, according to a poll by CID-Gallup published in La Prensa. 26 per cent of respondents say the president's tenure has been good or very good, while 36 per cent think it has been bad or very bad. Jun 26, 2007
Top Parties in Czech Republic Are Tied
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The Czech Republic's main political organizations are even, according to a poll by CVVM. 32 per cent of respondents would vote for the governing Civic Democratic Party (ODS), while 32 per cent would support the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) in the next election. Jun 26, 2007
U.S. Greatest Threat to World, Europeans Say
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - At least three-in-ten people in four European countries believe the United States represents a greater threat to global stability than countries like Iran or North Korea, according to a poll by Harris Interactive published in the Financial Times. 46 per cent of respondents in Spain, 32 per cent in Germany, 31 per cent in France, and 30 per cent in Britain feel this wa Jun 25, 2007
World Likes Canada, China and Russia Last
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of nine countries, Canada is the only one of which most people around the world have a positive opinion, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 53 per cent of respondents from 63 different countries see Canada with good eyes. Jun 15, 2007
Ehud Olmert’s Syrian Deal
Gabriela Perdomo - When your country borders on Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Israel, you probably know you could hold the key to make or break peace in the Middle East. Jun 14, 2007
Americans Fear Chaos After Iraq Withdrawal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of adults in the United States is convinced that an early retreat from Iraq could wreak havoc in the country, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 75 per cent of respondents think withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq before civil order is restored would likely result in a full-scale civil war. Jun 7, 2007
Czechs Oppose Missile Shield, Want Referendum
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in the Czech Republic oppose their government's early commitment to participate in a United States missile defence shield, according to a poll by CVVM. 61 per cent of respondents are not in favour of building a base for the project inside their territory, and 71 per cent support holding a referendum to settle the matter. Jun 3, 2007
World Predicts Chinese Economy as Leader
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in 13 countries believe the United States economy will not remain the strongest one forever, according to a poll by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and worldpublicopinion.org. Jun 2, 2007
Cameron Still Leads Brown in Britain
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain's opposition leader remains a popular figure, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the David Cameron-led Conservative party in the next general election. May 29, 2007
President Bush Cannot Reach 33% in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for George W. Bush fell this month in the United States, according to three recent public opinion polls. In the Financial Dynamics Diageo/Hotline survey, 32 per cent of respondents approve of the way the American president is handling his job, down one point since late April. May 28, 2007
The Unpopular U.S. Missile Shield
Gabriela Perdomo - One of the goals of United States president George W. Bush is to implement a ballistic missile defence strategy in Central Europe before his term in office ends. But the plan involving three continents has not been easy to sell at home or abroad and it is unclear if it will be executed any time soon. May 28, 2007
Familiar faces return in Israel
Mario Canseco - For the past three months, the government headed by Kadima leader Ehud Olmert in Israel has stumbled. The evident public displeasure with the performance of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) during last year's armed conflict against Lebanon-based Hezbollah has left many voters yearning for a tougher approach to national security. May 25, 2007
Americans See Iran, North Korea as Enemies
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States hold a negative view of two countries, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 82 per cent of respondents believe Iran is either unfriendly or an enemy of the U.S., while 73 per cent feel the same way about North Korea. May 23, 2007
Most Americans Oppose War with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of adults in the United States believe their federal administration should not wage war against Iran, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 63 per cent of respondents would oppose the U.S. government if it decides to take military action in Iran. May 22, 2007
Israelis Would Back U.S. Force Against Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Israelis would support American military action against Iran, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot, the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Anti-Defamation League. 71 per cent of respondents think that if international diplomatic efforts fail to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, the U.S. should use force to destroy its nuclear facilities. May 20, 2007
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