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
North Korea
- Americans Back Multilateral Solutions
- (CPOD) Oct. 3, 2003 - The policy of multilateralism is favored by Americans to settle international disputes, according to a poll by Zogby International released by the Foreign Policy Association. 66 per cent of respondents believe diplomacy should be used in crisis areas. Oct 3, 2003
- Full Agenda For South Korea’s Roh
- Mario Canseco When Roh Moo-hyun was elected president on Dec. Aug 26, 2003
- South Koreans Agree With “Sunshine Policy”
- (CPOD) Aug. 21, 2003 - A majority of South Koreans believe their government is doing a good job in dealing with their northern neighbors, according to a poll by the East Asian Institute published in Joong Ang Daily. 60.9 per cent of respondents agree with the use of the "Sunshine Policy." Aug 21, 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
- Martha Stewart, George W. and tainted information
- Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Martha Stewart and George W. Bush both stand accused of misusing information: one to sell stock and the other to sell a war. Jun 7, 2003
- South Koreans Wary Of North’s Nuclear Program
- (CPOD) Apr. 16, 2003 - South Koreans do not want to aid the regime of North Korean president Kim Jong-il until the country steers clear of nuclear allegations, according to a poll by the Research Center on Social Development at Seoul National University. 61.1 per cent of respondents reject help for North Korea, and 31.4 per cent have a negative view of the country. Apr 16, 2003
- Americans: No More Regime-Change Operations
- (CPOD) Apr. 15, 2003 - Americans do not want their government to participate in new operations of regime change, according to a poll by the New York Times and CBS News. 48 per cent of respondents say the United States should stay out of such affairs, while 29 per cent say the country should do whatever it can to topple dictatorships around the world. Apr 15, 2003
- Iraq War Not Over, Americans Reject Future Conflicts
- (CPOD) Apr. 11, 2003 - The fall of Baghdad has not led Americans to believe the war in Iraq is over, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 81 per cent of respondents say either major battles or minor fighting are to be expected in the following days. Apr 11, 2003
- Japanese Want Constitutional Revisions
- (CPOD) Apr. 2, 2003 - The war in Iraq and ongoing problems with neighbouring North Korea have prompted many Japanese to want changes to their nation's constitution, according to a poll published in Yomiuri Shimbun. 53 per cent of respondents would like to see changes in the official document. Apr 2, 2003
- Americans Hope UN Is Relevant In Future Conflicts
- (CPOD) Mar. 31, 2003 - Americans support their president's decision to go to war, but also hope the United Nations (UN) will be significant in conflict resolution, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program for International Policy Attitudes. 54 per cent of respondents agree with George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq, and 58 per cent believe the UN will be relevant in fut Mar 31, 2003