Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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- Nicolas Sarkozy
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- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
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- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Terrorism
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Rhode Island Keeps Kerry On Top
- (CPOD) Feb. 28, 2004 - Massachusetts senator John Kerry is the top Democrat in Rhode Island, according to a poll by Survey USA released by WLNE-TV. 66 per cent of respondents would support Kerry in the state's presidential primary. Feb 28, 2004
- Low Grades For Party Leaders In Spain
- (CPOD) Feb. 20, 2004 - Spanish voters give average grades to the leaders of the country's three most important national political organizations, according to a poll by Sigma Dos released by Antena 3 TV. On a scale of one to 10, respondents rated Popular Party (PP) leader Mariano Rajoy with a 5.59. Feb 20, 2004
- Ruling PP Keeps Lead In Spain20040219
- (CPOD) Feb. 19, 2004 - The ruling Popular Party (PP) could be headed for a third straight government in Spain, according to a poll by Sigma Dos released by Antena 3 TV. 43.5 per cent of respondents would support the PP in the upcoming general election, an 8.1 per cent lead over the Socialist Worker's Party (PSOE). Feb 19, 2004
- Many Americans Justify Israeli Barrier
- (CPOD) Feb. 18, 2004 - Israel's controversial security fence has the support of a majority of Americans, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs. With the International Court of Justice (ICJ) set to begin a hearing on the legality of the matter on Feb. 23, 68 per cent of respondents agree that Israel has the right to construct the barrier as a means of defending itself from terrorism. Feb 18, 2004
- Brazilians Back Fingerprinting Of American Tourists
- (CPOD) Feb. 18, 2004 - Many Brazilians see nothing wrong with their government's application of the principle of reciprocity to screen American tourists, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 74.4 per cent of respondents agree with the practice. Feb 18, 2004
- Americans Fear Attack During Athens Olympics
- (CPOD) Feb. 17, 2004 - Concerns in the United States over security apparently extend beyond its borders, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 52 per cent of respondents believe a terrorist strike at this summer's Olympics in Athens is "likely," with seven per cent considering the possibility of an attack "very likely." Feb 17, 2004
- Americans Test Bush, Kerry In Six Topics
- (CPOD) Feb. 16, 2004 - Americans see George W. Bush as a capable politician in foreign policy issues, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. More than 48 per cent of respondents believe the current president would do a better job than prospective election rival John Kerry in the topics of terrorism and Iraq. Feb 16, 2004
- Russians Divided On Terror Preparedness
- (CPOD) Feb. 13, 2004 - The latest terrorist act in Moscow has divided Russians on whether the country is prepared to deal with such events, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 46 per cent of respondents say the incident could have been avoided with better police work, while 45 per cent say it was impossible to stop the attack. Feb 13, 2004
- Canadians Gauge Security Crackdown
- (CPOD) Feb. 12, 2004 - Canadians are divided over the performance of their law enforcement officers in the fight against terrorism, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 45 per cent of respondents believe the country's police and security forces are going "too far," while 53 per cent disagree. Feb 12, 2004
- Canadians Chide U.S. in Deportation Case
- (Angus Reid Global Scan) - Canadians are dissatisfied with the handling of the Maher Arar case, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid released by CTV and the Globe and Mail. 75 per cent of respondents disagree with the decision by U.S. authorities to deport Arar --a Canadian citizen-- to Syria. Feb 10, 2004
- Unemployment Is Spain’s Main Concern
- (CPOD) Feb. 3, 2004 - Spaniards remain concerned about lack of jobs, according to a poll by CIS. 63.1 per cent of respondents say unemployment is the country's biggest problem. Feb 3, 2004
- Cancer Is Top Health Concern In U.S.
- (CPOD) Feb. 3, 2004 - Americans remain worried about cancer, according to a poll by Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates released by the American Cancer Society and Trust for America's Health. 25 per cent of respondents say cancer is the biggest health risk in their community. Feb 3, 2004
- Regionalist Tensions Fuel Spanish Election Campaign
- Mario Canseco When Spain's ninth general election since the restoration of democracy was officially announced on Jan. Feb 3, 2004
- Flu Top Health Concern In U.S.
- (CPOD) Jan. 31, 2004 - Many Americans were worried over influenza in 2003, according to a poll by Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates released by the American Cancer Society and Trust for America's Health. 35 per cent of respondents say the flu epidemic was the top health concern in the United States this past year. Jan 31, 2004
- Japanese Worried About Terrorism
- (CPOD) Jan. 29, 2004 - Many Japanese residents are worried about terrorism, according to a poll by Asahi Shimbun. 48 per cent of respondents are "somewhat concerned" about a possible attack in their country, and a further 37 per cent are "very concerned." Jan 29, 2004