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
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- Environment
- European Union
- George W. Bush
- Global Warming
- Gordon Brown
- Hamas
- Immigration
- Iran
- Iraq War
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
North Korea
- Poll Shows Modest Trust In World Political Leaders
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Almost two-thirds of adults worldwide have little confidence in politicians, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 63 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe political leaders are dishonest. Nov 21, 2004
- Africans Expect More Economic Prosperity
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Adults worldwide are divided over their financial situation in the coming years, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 33 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe there will be more economic prosperity in the future, while 36 per cent disagree. Nov 21, 2004
- South Koreans Review Allegiances In Case Of War
- (CPOD) Nov. 17, 2004 - In the event of military action by the United States against North Korea, some South Korean adults would support their neighbouring nation, according to a poll by the Frontier Times published in Dong-a Ilbo. While 49.1 per cent of respondents say their country should side with the U.S., 20 per cent would back North Korea. Nov 17, 2004
- Poverty, Hunger Key Issues In Worldwide Poll
- (CPOD) Nov. 7, 2004 - The fight against poverty and hunger should be the key priority for the world, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 44 per cent of all respondents believe the two topics are important global objectives. Nov 7, 2004
- South Koreans Assess Security Law
- (CPOD) Oct. 20, 2004 - Many South Korean adults want to review the controversial National Security Law, according to a poll by the Korea Research Center released by MBC Radio. 48.3 per cent of respondents favour partial revisions, while 22.9 per cent would supplement the criminal code in return for repealing the law. Oct 20, 2004
- Kerry’s Foreign Policy: A Kinder, Gentler Bush?
- Robert Hartfiel Much has been made of the differences between the two presidential candidates in the United States. Oct 18, 2004
- Terrorism Key Worry In South Korea, U.S.
- (CPOD) Oct. 3, 2004 - Most South Koreans and Americans are worried over the possibility of an attack, according to the Global Views 2004: Comparing South Korean and American Public Opinion and Foreign Policy report released by the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. 61 per cent of respondents in South Korea—and 75 per cent of respondents in the United States—believe international terrorism is a Oct 3, 2004
- Japanese Pleased With Koizumi’s Diplomacy
- (CPOD) May 25, 2004 - Many Japanese adults are satisfied with the latest diplomatic efforts by Junichiro Koizumi, according to a poll by Mainichi. 60 per cent of respondents approve of the prime minister's recent visit to North Korea. May 25, 2004
- Terrorism Is Top Concern For Americans
- (CPOD) Mar. 10, 2004 - Americans remain worried about possible attacks, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 82 per cent of respondents say international terrorism is a "critical" threat to their country. Mar 10, 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
- Chinese Gauge Threats To World Peace
- (CPOD) Dec. 9, 2003 - Chinese citizens believe a neighboring country's nuclear program represents a danger to global stability, according to a poll released by China Youth Daily. 31.4 per cent of respondents believe North Korea is the biggest threat to world peace. Dec 9, 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
- Thais Believe APEC Meeting Will Help
- (CPOD) Nov. 11, 2003 - Residents of Thailand believe the country will benefit after hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, according to a poll by ABAC. 73.9 per cent of respondents say the APEC meeting will have a positive effect on the country. Nov 11, 2003
- South Korea’s Roh Wants Referendum On Himself
- Mario Canseco After less than a year in office, with a close aide facing corruption allegations and enduring public setbacks in areas such as relations with North Korea and the war in Iraq, South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun decided to put his presidency on the line in a nationwide referendum. Oct 14, 2003
- Lower Support For Death Penalty In South Korea
- (CPOD) Oct. 7, 2003 - Support for capital punishment in South Korea has dwindled in the last 10 years, according to a poll by Gallup published in Chosun Ilbo. 52.3 per cent of respondents support keeping the death penalty in the Asian country, a 17.7 per cent drop since 1994. Oct 7, 2003