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
Iraq War
- Americans Believe Hussein Was Involved In 9/11
- (CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - Despite the absence of conclusive evidence, many Americans think Saddam Hussein participated in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to a poll by the Washington Post. 69 per cent of respondents believe the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the operation. Sep 10, 2003
- Americans Say War Was Right
- (CPOD) Sept. 9, 2003 - Americans believe toppling the regime of Saddam Hussein was a correct decision, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by CNN and Time. 63 per cent of respondents say going to war in Iraq was right. Sep 9, 2003
- Iraq War Worth Fighting, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Aug. 27, 2003 - Americans still believe military action against Saddam Hussein's regime was justified, according to a poll by ABC News. 57 per cent of respondents believe the war in Iraq was worth fighting. Aug 27, 2003
- Britons Still Unhappy Over WMD’s
- (CPOD) Aug. 26, 2003 - Many British citizens are still reeling over pre-war intelligence failures, according to a poll by ICM published in the Sunday Telegraph. 67 per cent of respondents believe the government deceived the public about Iraq's weapons capabilities. Aug 26, 2003
- Howard Rides The Wave In Australia
- Mario Canseco John Howard recently marked seven years as Australia's prime minister. Aug 4, 2003
- Americans Split On Intelligence, Support Iraqi War
- (CPOD) Aug. 3, 2003 - The use of intelligence to justify the war in Iraq continues to sway public opinion towards George W. Bush, according to a poll by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. 48 per cent of respondents believe the American president gave accurate information, while 47 per cent believe he exaggerated. Aug 3, 2003
- Troop Presence In Iraq Worries Americans
- (CPOD) Aug. 2, 2003 - Recent casualties in Iraq have forced a reassessment of post-war activity in the Persian Gulf, according to a poll by Gallup. 37 per cent of respondents say the U.S. military should remain in the country regardless of how many soldiers are killed, while 26 per cent would withdraw all troops now. Aug 2, 2003
- Americans Believe Attacks In Iraq Will Continue
- (CPOD) Jul. 29, 2003 - The death of Saddam Hussein's sons will not reduce attacks on coalition forces in Iraq, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 59 per cent of respondents say the demise of Uday and Qusay Hussein will not have much effect on current dangers faced by troops in the Persian Gulf. Jul 29, 2003
- Koizumi To Endure Back-To-Back Votes
- Mario Canseco Last weekend, after months of speculation, surveys and political infighting, the Japanese Diet accepted a government proposal to assist humanitarian efforts in Iraq. Jul 28, 2003
- Bush Rating Keeps Downward Trend
- (CPOD) Jul. 26, 2003 - The lingering conflict in Iraq is affecting how Americans assess George W. Bush, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 20 per cent drop since April. Jul 26, 2003
- WMD’s Sway Canadian Opinion Of Bush
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - The search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq has made Canadians wary about possible false reports, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 44 per cent of respondents say the United States fabricated intelligence to justify an attack against Saddam Hussein's regime. Jul 22, 2003
- Iraq Poll Yields Mixed Results
- (CPOD) Jul. 18, 2003 - Residents of Baghdad believe the war against Saddam Hussein's regime was right, according to a poll by YouGov commissioned by the Spectator and Channel 4. Half of all respondents say military action in Iraq was right. Jul 18, 2003
- Americans Question Intelligence On WMD’s
- (CPOD) Jul. 16, 2003 - A considerable number of Americans believe the administration of president George W. Bush misled the public about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, according to a poll by the Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 38 per cent of respondents think the United States government overstated the capabilities of Saddam Hussein's regime. Jul 16, 2003
- WMD’s Still Haunt Blair In Britain
- (CPOD) Jul. 16, 2003 - The search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq continues to affect Tony Blair's credibility at home, according to a poll by ICM published in the Daily Mirror. 39 per cent of respondents say the prime minister unknowingly used false information, but 27 per cent believe Blair misled the country on purpose. Jul 16, 2003
- Coalition Partners Suffer Poll Setbacks
- Mario Canseco Sixteen words included in George W. Bush's State of the Union address on Jan. Jul 16, 2003