Issue Watch
North Korea
Americans Doubt UN Can Deal with North Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the United Nations (UN) Security Council will be unable to properly respond to North Korea’s recent missile launch, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. Only 34 per cent of respondents think effective action is likely to happen.
Apr 17, 2009
Americans Ponder Action in North Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States would agree to take military action to eliminate North Korea’s ability to launch missiles, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 57 per cent of respondents agree with this rationale.
Apr 10, 2009
Japanese Concerned Over Military Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Japan think their country remains vulnerable to outside aggression, according to a poll by the Cabinet Office. 80.2 per cent of respondents are very or moderately concerned about the possibility of a military attack.
Sep 26, 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
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
South Koreans Want Meeting with North
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in South Korea hold positive views on establishing a dialogue with North Korea, according to a poll by Media Research published in The Korea Times and Hankook Ilbo. 73.9 per cent of respondents support the upcoming summit between the two Koreas.
Aug 22, 2007
Lee Still First in South Korean Presidential Race
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former Seoul mayor Lee Myung-bak is heading the group of candidates seeking to serve as South Korea's president, according to a poll by Media Research published in The Korea Times and Hankook Ilbo. 44.5 per cent of respondents would vote for Lee of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) in this year's ballot.
Aug 19, 2007
New Zealanders Assess Key as Prime Minister
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - New Zealand's current leader of the opposition holds a slight advantage as a prospective head of government, according to a poll by Colmar Brunton released by One News. 33 per cent of respondents would prefer to have National leader John Key as prime minister, down two points since July.
Aug 16, 2007
South Koreans Support Summit with North
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Although many people in South Korea are skeptical about the outcome of an upcoming summit between their country and North Korea, most agree the meeting should take place, according to a poll by Gallup Korea published in Chosun Ilbo. 75.6 per cent of respondents support holding a second inter-Korean summit this month.
Aug 14, 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
Americans Think UN is Relevant
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States believe the United Nations (UN) is still an important international body, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 52.8 per cent of respondents think the UN is needed now more than ever, while 41.1 per cent think it has lost relevancy.
Jul 30, 2007
Park Closer to Lee in South Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former Seoul mayor Lee Myung-bak holds a smaller lead in South Korea's presidential race, according to a poll by Gallup Korea published in Chosun Ilbo. 37.2 per cent of respondents would vote for Lee of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) in this year's election, down 6.7 points since March.
Jul 27, 2007
Lee is Frontrunner in South Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Lee Myung-bak of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) is the early leader in South Korea's presidential race, according to a poll by Matrix published in Maeil. 42.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the former Seoul mayor in this year's election.
Jul 26, 2007