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
- 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
- Australians Reflect On Death Penalty
- (CPOD) Aug. 20, 2003 - A recent attack has swayed Australian views on the death penalty, according to a poll by Newspoll published in The Australian. 56 per cent of respondents support capital punishment for people guilty of terrorist acts. Aug 20, 2003
- Britons Want Tougher Immigration Standards
- (CPOD) Aug. 18, 2003 - British citizens are not satisfied with existing immigration guidelines and procedures, according to a poll by YouGov published in The Sun. 82 per cent of respondents say the government's policies regarding asylum seekers are not tough enough. Aug 18, 2003
- Russians Not Used To Terrorism
- (CPOD) Aug. 14, 2003 - Russian citizens are not accustomed to the incidence of terrorist acts in their country, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 76 per cent of respondents say it is impossible to get used to offensive attacks. Aug 14, 2003
- Saudis Have Unfavorable Opinion Of U.S.
- (CPOD) Aug. 10, 2003 - Most people in Saudi Arabia hold negative feelings toward America, according to a poll by Zogby International and Information International. 74 per cent of respondents have an unfavorable view of the United States. Aug 10, 2003
- Howard Rides The Wave In Australia
- Mario Canseco John Howard recently marked seven years as Australia's prime minister. Aug 4, 2003
- Saudis Are Not Allies, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Aug. 2, 2003 - Americans do not view the Saudi government as a friendly entity, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 67 per cent of respondents do not believe Saudi Arabia is an ally of the United States in the war against terrorism. Aug 2, 2003
- Lower Rating For Bush
- (CPOD) Aug. 1, 2003 - Support for George W. Bush went down in the United States, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 59 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a six per cent drop since June. Aug 1, 2003
- Americans Assess The Muslim World
- (CPOD) Jul. 31, 2003 - Islam continues to be a controversial topic for Americans, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and Press. 44 per cent of respondents believe the Muslim religion encourages violence, a 19 per cent increase since March 2002. Jul 31, 2003
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Europeans Split Over War On Terrorism
- (CPOD) Jul. 31, 2003 - Residents of the European Union (EU) mostly support the war on terrorism, according to the results of the latest Eurobarometer. 45 per cent of respondents in all 15 EU countries believe the United States plays a positive role in that particular campaign. Jul 31, 2003
- Intelligence Agencies To Blame For 9/11
- (CPOD) Jul. 29, 2003 - Americans believe government intelligence agencies could have prevented the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to a Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 72 per cent of all respondents say the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) are partly to blame for the attacks. Jul 29, 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
- Germans Mull 9/11 Coverage, Reject Conspiracy
- (CPOD) Jul. 27, 2003 - Many residents of Germany believe the press has not been forthcoming in its reports on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, according to a poll published in Die Zeit. 68 per cent of respondents say the media has not disclosed everything about the events. Jul 27, 2003
- Fox Faces Stumbling Block In Mexico
- Mario CansecoFor a political organization that just three years ago toppled a machine that had ruled uninterrupted for seven decades, Mexico's Partido Acción Nacional (PAN—National Action Party) had a dismal showing in the mid-term congressional elections. Jul 25, 2003