Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

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Lee Could Become South Korea’s President
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former Seoul mayor Lee Myung-bak is South Korea's favourite presidential contender, according to a poll by Hankook Research published in Chosun Ilbo. 40.4 per cent of respondents would vote for the member of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) in this year's election. Jul 19, 2007
World Wants UN to Probe Human Rights Abuses
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in 12 different countries believe the United Nations (UN) should be allowed to enter any nation to investigate human rights violations, according to a poll by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and worldpublicopinion.org. 92 per cent of respondents in France, and 75 per cent in Peru and the United States, support this idea. Jul 8, 2007
Lee Keeps Strong Advantage in South Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A former mayor of Seoul is South Korea's favourite presidential candidate, according to a poll by TNS Korea published in Chosun Ilbo. 39.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Lee Myung-bak of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) in the next election. Jul 6, 2007
Rejection to U.S. Missile Plans Grows in Poland
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in Poland oppose their country's participation in a United States defence plan, according to a poll by CBOS. 60 per cent of respondents reject the deployment of an American anti-missile shield on Polish soil, up five points since February. Jul 5, 2007
Japan’s Abe Faces His Biggest Challenge
Mario Canseco - Less than 10 months into his tenure as Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe is clearly afflicted. For a while, it seemed that the only way Abe would get into trouble would be by visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine as his predecessor, Junichiro Koizumi, had done on several occasions. Jul 4, 2007
Americans Ponder Scope of War on Terror
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States consider the term "war on terror" refers to an actual armed conflict, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 49 per cent of respondents think the "war on terror" is indeed a war, while 40 per cent think it is not. Jun 27, 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
Lee Leads All Candidates in South Korea
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Former Seoul mayor Lee Myung-bak is the clear frontrunner in South Korea's presidential race, according to a poll by the Korea Research Center. 43.4 per cent of respondents would support Lee of the conservative Grand National Party (GNP) in the next ballot, down three points since January. Jun 10, 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
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
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
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
Paraguay’s Man of God and Politics
Gabriela Perdomo - "From today on, my cathedral will be the nation", declared Fernando Lugo last December as he announced he was determined to seek Paraguay's presidency upon leaving behind his life serving the Catholic Church. May 22, 2007
Americans Keep Positive View of England
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - England is still perceived as the most trusted ally for adults in the United States, according to a poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. Respondents gave the European country a mean rating of 80.4, the highest among 18 entities surveyed and up 2.5 points since February. May 15, 2007
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