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
- 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
- Taro Aso
- Terrorism
- Vladimir Putin
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
North Korea
- Koizumi’s Cabinet Higher In Japan
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Junichiro Koizumi's government has regained some public backing in Japan, according to a poll by Mainichi. 41 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet's performance, a four per cent increase since November. Feb 15, 2005
- Lowest Rating Yet For Japan’s Cabinet
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Junichiro Koizumi's government is losing public support in Japan, according to a poll by Asahi Shimbun. 33 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet's performance, a four per cent drop since December. Feb 3, 2005
- Military Action In Iran Rejected In Britain
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Britons believe their government should not back the United States if it decides to take military action against Iran, according to a poll by YouGov. 65 per cent of respondents say Britain should not support the U.S. Jan 30, 2005
- Many Americans Convinced Iran Has Nukes
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States are worried about weapons development in Iran, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 60 per cent of respondents think the country currently has a nuclear program. Jan 30, 2005
- Americans Urge Diplomacy With Iran, North Korea
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in the United States think diplomacy would go a long way in dealing with Iran, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 75 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. should try to build better relations with the country. Jan 20, 2005
- Global Poll Sets Tasks For The Future
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Citizens around the world want decisive action to deal with eight global problems, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 73 per cent of respondents in 65 countries believe the world is not making enough progress in closing the gap between rich and poor. Jan 17, 2005
- Terror, Economy Remain Global Worries
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Citizens around the world have two main concerns this year, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 22 per cent of respondents in 65 countries say an increase in terrorism is their greatest worry for 2005, while 21 per cent mention economic problems. Jan 15, 2005
- Human Security Is Key Global Concern
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Human security remains a priority for citizens around the world, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 68 per cent of respondents in 65 countries believe the world is not making enough progress in reducing wars and conflicts. Jan 14, 2005
- In Japan, Koizumi’s Cabinet Loses Points
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The government of prime minister Junichiro Koizumi is losing public support in Japan, according to a poll by Yomiuri. 45 per cent of respondents approve of the cabinet's performance, a five per cent drop in a month. Dec 17, 2004
- Different Rights For Terrorists, Say Global Respondents
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 15, 2004 - A third of adults worldwide believe terrorists do not deserve the same rights as other criminals, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International. 62 per cent of respondents in 60 countries disagreed with the statement. Dec 15, 2004
- Political Parties Last In Transparency International Report
- (ARC-CPOD) Dec. 12, 2004 - Political parties are regarded as corrupt institutions in many countries around the world, according to a report by Transparency International. Asked to assess different sectors on a scale of one to five (one meaning not at all corrupt, five meaning extremely corrupt), respondents rated political parties with a mark of 4.0. Dec 12, 2004
- Japanese Ponder Sanctions Against North Korea
- (ARC-CPOD) Dec. 12, 2004 - Many adults in Japan want more pressure on Kim Jong-il's regime, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 75.1 per cent of respondents support imposing economic sanctions against North Korea. Dec 12, 2004
- Cancer, AIDS Are Biggest Global Health Concerns
- (CPOD) Dec. 4, 2004 - Cancer and HIV/AIDS are the main health concerns in the world, according to a poll by Gallup International. 42 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe cancer is the most important disease in their country, while 27 per cent mention HIV/AIDS. Dec 4, 2004
- Americans Assess Iran, North Korea Threats
- (CPOD) Nov. 24, 2004 - Many Americans believe Iran does not represent an immediate danger to the United States, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 58 per cent of respondents say Iran poses a long-term threat. Nov 24, 2004
- Differing World Views On Security
- (CPOD) Nov. 22, 2004 - Almost half of adults worldwide believe the word is becoming a more dangerous place, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 45 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe the next generation will live in a less safe planet. Nov 22, 2004