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
Iran
- Yudhoyono Leads All In Indonesia
- (CPOD) May 2, 2004 - Former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the Democrat Party (PD) remains the top politician in Indonesia, according to a poll by the International Foundation for Election Systems. 30.6 per cent of respondents would support Yudhoyono in the country's first-ever direct presidential ballot. May 2, 2004
- Koizumi Rating Jumps In Japan
- (CPOD) Apr. 27, 2003 - Japanese adults are content with the performance of Junichiro Koizumi, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 63 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister's performance. Apr 27, 2004
- Yudhoyono Clear Frontrunner In Indonesia
- (CPOD) Apr. 19, 2004 - Former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the Democrat Party (PD) is the top politician in Indonesia, according to a poll by Soegeng Sarjadi Syndicated. 43 per cent of respondents would support Yudhoyono in the country's first-ever direct presidential election. Apr 19, 2004
- Yudhoyono Leads Indonesia Presidential Race
- (CPOD) Apr. 15, 2004 - Former security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the Democrat Party (PD) is the favourite candidate in the country's first-ever direct presidential election, according to a poll by Taylor Nelson Sofres for the National Leadership Center. 28 per cent of respondents would support Yudhoyono in the Jul. 5 ballot. Apr 15, 2004
- Golkar Leads Parliamentary Race In Indonesia
- (CPOD) Mar. 30, 2004 - The Party of the Functional Groups (Golkar) would be the top political organization in Indonesia after the parliamentary election, according to a poll by the International Foundation for Election Systems. 21.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Golkar. Mar 30, 2004
- North Korea Viewed Negatively By Americans
- (CPOD) Feb. 22, 2004 - Americans have an overly positive view of Australia, Great Britain and Canada, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. At least 87 per cent of respondents have a favorable opinion of the three countries. Feb 22, 2004
- Iran’s Protest May Usher in Era of Openness
- Mario Canseco With less than six weeks to go before Iran's electorate heads to the polls to renew the Islamic Consultative Assembly, many prospective candidates have found out that their names will not be featured in the final ballots. Jan 13, 2004
- Hussein’s Capture Raises Political and Legal Questions
- Mario Canseco As the image of a bearded Saddam Hussein made its way around the world last weekend, viewers began to ponder what effect the so-called "ace of spades" would have on the 2004 presidential race. Dec 19, 2003
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Europeans See Israel As Threat To World Peace
- (CPOD) Nov. 18, 2003 - A majority of European residents believe Israel is a danger to global stability, according to the Eurobarometer poll, conducted by Taylor Nelson Sofres and EOS Gallup Europe. 59 per cent of respondents in the 15 European Union (EU) countries say Israel presents a threat to world peace. Nov 18, 2003
- Menem Loses Points In Argentina
- (CPOD) Oct. 30, 2003 - Carlos Menem continues to be a controversial figure in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 70 per cent of respondents have a negative or very negative impression of the former president. Oct 30, 2003
- Disappointed Italians Wanted Nobel For Pope
- (CPOD) Oct. 13, 2003 - Italian citizens would have awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize to the head of the Catholic Church, according to a poll by Directa. 76.8 per cent of respondents say the committee should have chosen Pope John Paul II. Oct 13, 2003
- Megawati Leads, But Many Undecided In Indonesia
- (CPOD) Sept. 4, 2003 - Despite a drop in approval ratings, Megawati Sukarnoputri remains the first choice for Indonesian voters, according to a poll by IFES published in the Jakarta Post. 13.7 per cent of respondents would vote for the incumbent president. Sep 4, 2003
- No Intervention In Iran, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Aug. 11, 2003 - Americans do not want their military to get involved in a "regime change" operation in Iran, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 69 per cent of respondents say the U.S. should not try to overthrow the current Islamic government. Aug 11, 2003
- Americans Mull Post-War Casualties, Iran
- (CPOD) Jun. 26, 2003 - Americans are concerned over the amount of post-war fatalities in Iraq, according to a poll by ABC and the Washington Post. 44 per cent of respondents say the level of casualties is unacceptable, a 16 per cent increase since April. Jun 26, 2003
- Martha Stewart, George W. and tainted information
- Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Martha Stewart and George W. Bush both stand accused of misusing information: one to sell stock and the other to sell a war. Jun 7, 2003