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
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- 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
Terrorism
- Terrorism, Health Care Top U.S. Issue List
- (CPOD) Jan. 23, 2004 - Protecting the country from attacks is the top priority for Americans, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 21 per cent of respondents say terrorism is the most pressing problem in the United States. Jan 23, 2004
- Steady Rating For Bush20040123
- (CPOD) Jan. 23, 2004 - The rating for George W. Bush has remained relatively stable for the past three months, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 58 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Jan 23, 2004
- Canadians Less Safe, More Prosperous
- (CPOD) Jan. 22, 2004 - Many Canadians are concerned over threats to their security, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. 42 per cent of respondents feel less safe now than 10 years ago. Jan 22, 2004
- Bush Approval Down Again
- (CPOD) Jan. 22, 2004 - George W. Bush begins his re-election drive with low ratings, according to a poll by Zogby America. 49 per cent of respondents have a negative assessment of the president's performance, a four per cent drop since December 2003. Jan 22, 2004
- Every Community Matters in 2004 U.S. Presidential Race
- Mario Canseco American adults will head to the polls on Nov. Jan 22, 2004
- Bush Rating Drops In January
- (CPOD) Jan. 21, 2004 - George W. Bush begins the last year of his presidential term with a low rating, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 50 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, an eight per cent drop in a month. Jan 21, 2004
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Giuliani Could Be Next NY Governor
- (CPOD) Jan. 19, 2004 - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani could become governor in 2006, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. At least 52 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican in head-to-head contests against two prospective Democratic rivals. Jan 19, 2004
- Terrorism, Economy Top Issues For 2004 U.S. Vote
- (CPOD) Jan. 1, 2004 - Protecting the country from attacks is a top priority for American voters in the lead-up to the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 88 per cent of respondents say terrorism is an important issue in the race for the White House. Jan 1, 2004
- Don’t Destroy Missiles, Say Nicaraguans
- (CPOD) Dec. 16, 2003 - Nicaraguan adults are concerned about the elimination of powerful weapons currently in possession of their army, according to a poll by CID-Gallup. 52 per cent of respondents disagree with the destruction of more than 2,000 SAM-7 missiles. Dec 16, 2003
- 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
- Low Marks For Bush On Iraq, Economy
- (CPOD) Nov. 28, 2003 - Americans give George W. Bush different grades in three key issues, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 57 per cent of respondents approve of the president's handling of the war on terrorism. Nov 28, 2003
- Americans Asssess Terror, Iraq Action
- (CPOD) Nov. 27, 2003 - Americans are split over George W. Bush's efforts to prevent future attacks in the country, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 49 per cent of respondents have a positive assessment on the president's handling of terrorism, while 48 per cent disagree. Nov 27, 2003
- Afghans Mull Elections, Gauge Security
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2003 - Residents of Afghanistan are looking forward to next year's elections, according to a poll by the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Consortium. 63 per cent of respondents say the elections will bring positive changes because of good governance. Nov 21, 2003
- Big Four Vie for Government in Northern Ireland
- Mario Canseco Northern Ireland voters will renew their Assembly next week. Nov 21, 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