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
Terrorism
- Bush Passes Terror Test, Lower Marks Elsewhere
- (CPOD) Jul. 23, 2003 - United States president George W. Bush gets good marks on his handling of the war on terrorism, but his rating drops in other issues, according to a poll by Zogby International. 59 per cent of respondents rate the president's efforts on terrorism as positive. Jul 23, 2003
- Kirchner Remains On Top In Argentina
- (CPOD) Jul. 22, 2003 - Néstor Kirchner keeps riding a popularity wave in Argentina, according to a poll by Ricardo Rouvier y Asociados. 78.9 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president. Jul 22, 2003
- Bush Close To Pre 9/11 Numbers In California
- (CPOD) Jul. 19, 2003 - George W. Bush is losing support in California, according to a poll by Field. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a 14 per cent drop in a year. Jul 19, 2003
- Courageous questions spell danger for Middle East pollster
- Angus ReidVancouver Sun If there were a Nobel Prize for pollsters, one of the leading candidates would surely be Palestinian political scientist and survey specialist Khalil Shikaki. Jul 19, 2003
- Too Many Immigrants, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Jul. 18, 2003 - Many Americans believe the number of immigrants the country takes in should be reduced, according to a poll by Gallup. 47 per cent of respondents believe current levels of acceptance must decrease. Jul 18, 2003
- Warlords Still Control Afghanistan, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Jul. 11, 2003 - Americans do not think their military is in charge of Afghanistan, according to a poll by Knowlegde Networks for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 36 per cent of respondents believe warlords still control most of the country. Jul 11, 2003
- Racism Present In Some Italian Teens
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Some teenagers in Italy foster racist inclinations, according to a specifically designed questionnaire by Italian Jewry. Respondents were asked to agree or disagree with specific statements on immigration, Muslims and Jews. More than half of all surveyed teenagers believe immigrants foment prostitution. Results were similar in assessing the Muslim world, but lower when r Jul 8, 2003
- Basque Terrorism Top Concern In Spain
- (CPOD) Jul. 8, 2003 - Terrorist attacks are the main concern for Spaniards, according to a poll by Gallup. 62.2 per cent of respondents say incursions by armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) are the biggest problem in the country. Jul 8, 2003
- Government Stretched The Truth On WMD’s Say Americans
- (CPOD) Jul. 3, 2003 - Many Americans believe their government was not fully truthful in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. While only 10 per cent of respondents believe the government presented false evidence, 52 per cent say the current administration stretched the truth in assessing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Jul 3, 2003
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Ontario Split Over Racial Profiling
- (CPOD) May 31, 2003 - Residents of Ontario are split over the use of racial profiling, according to a poll by Compas Inc. for CanWest News and Global Television. 49 per cent of respondents in the Canadian province believe the practice should be allowed in the fight against terrorism, during a medical crisis and to combat crime. May 31, 2003
- Confidence In War On Terror Dips After Latest Attacks
- (CPOD) May 29, 2003 - Americans are less certain about an eventual victory over terrorism, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 54 per cent of respondents say the United States and its allies are winning the war on terror, an 11 per cent drop since April. May 29, 2003
- Travel Plans In U.S. Not Slowed By Economy, Terror
- (CPOD) May 27, 2003 - Despite concerns about the economy and terrorism, most Americans are not altering their holiday arrangements this summer, according to a poll by the Associated Press. 80 per cent of respondents say current problems have no effect on their vacation plans. May 27, 2003
- Republicans Lead, But Get Mixed Reviews On Issues
- (CPOD) May 27, 2003 - The ruling Republican Party leads the Democrats in the United States, 18 months prior to the next presidential election, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. More than half of all respondents have a favourable view of the Republicans, and believe the party has a clear plan for the country. May 27, 2003
- A system in disarray
- Angus Reid Vancouver Sun Maybe it's time to declare an orange alert here in Canada, not because of the threat from terrorists but from microbes. May 24, 2003
- Americans Welcome Bush Tax Package
- (CPOD) May 22, 2003 - Americans remain uneasy about financial matters, but believe the tax cuts proposed by United States president George W. Bush will be helpful, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 41 per cent of respondents say the package will be positive for the national economy. May 22, 2003