Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Iran

Dutch Back Amnesty for Asylum Seekers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Netherlands support granting amnesty to some immigrants, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 52 per cent of respondents favour a general pardon for the asylum seekers who have been in the European country for more than six years. May 8, 2007
Liberals, Social Democrats Lead in Denmark
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The governing Left, Liberal Party of Denmark (V) is once again the country's most popular political organization, according to a poll by Catinét Research released by Ritzau. 28.4 per cent of respondents would vote for the Liberals in the next legislative election. May 6, 2007
Few Britons Think Iraq War Was Right
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain remain disappointed with their government's decision to take part in the coalition effort, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 60 per cent of respondents think the United States and Britain were wrong to take military action against Iraq. May 3, 2007
Britons Stand by Defence Secretary
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain think Des Browne should keep his job, according to a poll by Communicate Research released by BBC Newsnight. 59 per cent of respondents think the British defence secretary, who authorized 15 sailors who were detained by Iranian forces to sell their stories to the media, should not resign over his decision. Apr 22, 2007
Britons Think Blair Weakened The Country
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe their prime minister had a negative effect in the country's standing, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 53 per cent of respondents think Britain's position in the world is now weaker than when Tony Blair took office ten years ago. Apr 15, 2007
More Russians Wary of Iran’s Nuclear Program
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in Russia believe Iran is not developing its nuclear program solely for peaceful purposes, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 50 per cent of respondents think Iran wants to manufacture nuclear arms, up 15 points since January 2006. Apr 13, 2007
Lower Support for New Susilo Term in Indonesia
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Voter support for Indonesia's president is eroding, according to a poll by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI). 39 per cent of respondents would support Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the next presidential election, down nine points since December. Apr 9, 2007
Half of Americans Expect Conflict with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe a military conflict with Iran could develop within the next year, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents think it is likely that the U.S. will be at war with Iran. Apr 9, 2007
Britons Want Troops Out of Iraq, Afghanistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe their government should cease its participation in both the war on terrorism and the coalition effort, according to a poll by YouGov released by the Daily Telegraph. 59 per cent of respondents would withdraw all troops from Iraq almost immediately. Apr 6, 2007
Britons Review Diplomatic Crisis with Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Britain are split over the appropriate action their government could take to resolve a recent predicament with Iran, according to a poll by ICM Research. 48 per cent of respondents oppose the use of force as a last resort to deal with Iran, while 44 per cent are in favour. Apr 4, 2007
Arab Nations Assess Iraq War Gains
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in five different predominantly-Arab countries believe the United States and Iran have gained the most out of the ongoing war in Iraq, according to a poll by Zogby International and the Arab American Institute. 62 per cent of respondents in Egypt and 41 per cent of respondents in Jordan think the U.S. benefited the most from the conflict. Apr 3, 2007
U.S. Views on Iran Shift After British Incident
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More Americans believe Iran could become a danger for their country, according to a poll by CBS News. 18 per cent of respondents think Iran is a threat to the United States that requires military action now, up eight points since mid-March. Apr 3, 2007
U.S. is Biggest World Threat for Germans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Germany consider the United States as more dangerous than Iran, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 48 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is the biggest threat to global peace, while 31 per cent think Iran is. Apr 2, 2007
Americans Review Government’s Credibility on Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States express confidence in their current administration to tell the truth, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 60 per cent of respondents say they would believe their government if it announced that it possesses evidence of Iran's support to the Iraqi insurgency. Apr 1, 2007
Russia: How Scary is Too Scary?
Gabriela Perdomo - As Vladimir Putin enters his last year in Russia's presidency, his tone and decisions turn more and more aggressive. Both at home and abroad, the once-diplomatic head of state is loosening up and speaking his mind, wielding his weapons and pointing his finger like it is his last chance to do so. Mar 29, 2007
Page 5 of 27 pages
« First  <  3 4 5 6 7 >  Last »