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
- 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
- Americans Assess Extent Of War On Terror
- (CPOD) Sept. 14, 2003 - Many Americans are concerned over how the war against terrorism will affect their everyday lives, according to a poll by ICR released by the Associated Press. 66 per cent of respondents are concerned with violations to their individual freedoms. Sep 14, 2003
- Terrorist Attacks Top Event In 75 Years
- (CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Americans rank 9/11 as the most important event in the last 75 years, according to a poll by RoperASW. 65 per cent of respondents mention the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington as the most noteworthy occurrence. Sep 12, 2003
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Minnesotans Want Bush To Focus On Economy
- (CPOD) Sept. 12, 2003 - Residents of Minnesota want George W. Bush to deal with the country's finances, according to a poll by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. 59 per cent say the American president should focus on the economy, while 21 per cent want action on terrorism. Sep 12, 2003
- Iraq Action Increases Terrorism Threat
- (CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Many Americans believe the war in Iraq has heightened the possibility of terrorist acts in the United States, according to a poll by ABC News. 48 per cent of respondents believe the current military effort in the Persian Gulf increases the risk of further attacks. Sep 11, 2003
- Americans Safer Two Years After 9/11
- (CPOD) Sept. 11, 2003 - Many Americans are satisfied with recent tactics to reduce the possibility of terrorist attacks, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 46 per cent of respondents feel safer as a result of their government's efforts to protect the country. Sep 11, 2003
- Bush’s Re-election Dilemma
- Mario Canseco It all seems too familiar. Sep 11, 2003
- Red Numbers For Bush’s Performance
- (CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - For the first time sine January 2001, a majority of Americans are critical of the way George W. Bush is doing his job, according to a poll by Zogby America. 54 per cent of respondents have a negative assessment of their president's performance. Sep 10, 2003
- Americans Believe Hussein Was Involved In 9/11
- (CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - Despite the absence of conclusive evidence, many Americans think Saddam Hussein participated in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, according to a poll by the Washington Post. 69 per cent of respondents believe the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the operation. Sep 10, 2003
- Americans Question Saudi Arabia
- (CPOD) Sept. 10, 2003 - Many Americans do not view Saudi Arabia as a friendly entity, according to a poll by Harris Interactive released by CNN and Time. 72 per cent of respondents do not believe the country is an ally of the United States. Sep 10, 2003
- Two Years After 9/11, New Yorkers Split On Memorial
- (CPOD) Sept. 9, 2003 - Residents of New York City are split over how to deal with the architectural project that will replace the World Trade Center, according to a poll by Blum & Weprim Associates released by Newsday and NY1 News. 40 per cent of respondents believe remembering those who died on the terrorist attacks is more important, while 37 per cent think revitalizing the economy in Lower Sep 9, 2003
- World More Dangerous Now, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 8, 2003 - Americans do not feel secure, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and Press. 75 per cent of respondents believe the world is more dangerous today, compared to ten years ago. Sep 8, 2003
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New Yorkers Oppose Bush Terrorism Strategy
- (CPOD) Sept. 4, 2003 - Residents of New York are dissatisfied with George W. Bush's policies, according to a poll by Blum and Weprin Associates published in the New York Daily News. 56 per cent of respondents disapprove of the president's strategy on terrorism, a 14 per cent increase in a year. Sep 4, 2003
- Aznar’s “unveiling” sets stage for Spain vote
- Mario Canseco For several decades, Mexican presidents chose their successors through a process affectionately known as "destape", or unveiling. Sep 2, 2003
- There Are Terrorists In U.S., Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 1, 2003 - Just days before the second anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Americans believe there are still al-Qaeda operatives living in the United States, according to a poll by Gallup. 80 per cent of respondents say there are terrorists associated with Osama bin Laden in American soil. Sep 1, 2003
- Canadians Mull Terrorist Activity
- (CPOD) Aug. 25, 2003 - Residents of Ontario are worried over a possible terrorist act, according to a poll by Navigator Ltd. 60.2 per cent of respondents are concerned over the possibility of an attack in Canadian soil. Aug 25, 2003