Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

Britons Support Changing Terror Suspects Law
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Britain would back a government proposal to grant the police more time to interrogate terrorism suspects, according to a poll by ICM Research. 57 per cent of respondents would agree with changing existing legislation so police can hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge, as opposed to the current 28-day limit. May 3, 2008
Colombians Doubt FARC Will Free Betancourt
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Colombia think former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt will not be released by her captors any time soon, according to a poll by Datexco. 77.1 per cent of respondents believe the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will not free her. Apr 11, 2008
Britons Assess Terrorism Law Changes
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A majority of people in Britain question their government’s recent attempt to reform current terrorism laws, according to a poll by YouGov. 54 per cent of respondents think the Labour party administration wants to extend the pre-charge detention period to up to 42 days without charge because it wants to look tough on terror, while 35 per cent believe the change seeks to help the police do their job. Apr 9, 2008
Fewer Americans Fear Terrorist Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer people in the United States are concerned about their lives being suddenly affected by a terrorist attack, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 39 per cent of respondents are very or somewhat worried about themselves or someone in their family becoming a victim of terrorism, down five points since March. Dec 29, 2007
U.S. Backs Afghan Mission, But Sees No Winner
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many American adults support their country's presence in Afghanistan but question its success so far, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 56 per cent of respondents approve of the U.S. military action in Afghanistan, and 58 per cent believe neither side is winning the conflict. Dec 28, 2007
Spaniards Would Ban Basque ANV from Politics
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost two-thirds of people in Spain want a political party allegedly tied to separatist armed group Basque Motherland and Liberty (ETA) to be outlawed, according to a poll by Instituto Opina released by Cadena Ser. 64.6 per cent of respondents support a ban on the Basque National Action (ANV) party. Dec 17, 2007
Only One-in-Four Dutch Back Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the Netherlands are satisfied with their government’s rationale to extend the Dutch military mission in Afghanistan until August 2010, according to a poll by TNS Nipo released by RTL. 24 per cent of respondents agree with the decision, while 43 per cent disagree and 31 per cent have no strong feelings either way. Dec 8, 2007
Afghan Assistance Splits Views in Japan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Japanese adults are divided on whether their country should participate in the Afghanistan fuelling assistance mission, according to a poll by Asahi. 44 per cent of respondents support the engagement, while 44 per cent are opposed. Dec 6, 2007
Dutch Expect Troops to Overstay Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in the Netherlands think their country’s troops serving in Afghanistan will not return home in two years when the current mission is set to expire, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 59 per cent of respondents think there will not be a definite withdrawal of Dutch troops on the set date. Dec 2, 2007
Two-in-Five Americans Feel Safer Than in 2001
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided in their assessment of their country’s security situation, according to a poll by YouGov/Polimetrix published in The Economist. 39 per cent of respondents think the U.S. is safer than in 2001, 30 per cent believe it is about as safe as then, and 26 per cent say it is less safe now. Dec 2, 2007
U.S. Blames Gas Prices on Oil Company Conspiracy
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of adults in the United States believe collusion is responsible for recent fuel hikes, according to a poll by Scripps Howard News Service and Ohio University. 80 per cent of respondents think it is likely that oil companies are conspiring to keep gasoline prices high. Dec 1, 2007
Turks See U.S. as Global Threat, Israelis Cite Iran
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Two-thirds of adults in Turkey hold an unfavourable opinion of the United States, according to a nine-country poll conducted by Angus Reid Strategies for Maclean’s. 66 per cent of respondents in Turkey think the U.S. is the greatest threat to global stability. In Israel, 52 per cent of respondents believe Iran is the biggest global menace. Nov 30, 2007
Dutch Support Afghan Mission, Question Success
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - While many adults in the Netherlands are in favour of their country’s engagement in Afghanistan, few believe the mission is going well, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. 51 per cent of respondents support the Dutch mission, but only 28 per cent think it is proceeding successfully. Nov 4, 2007
Americans More Confident on War on Terror
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More people in the United States express positive views on the global effort to fight terrorism, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 43 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terror, up four points since August. Oct 28, 2007
Japanese Remain Divided on Afghan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Japan are almost evenly divided on their appreciation of an ongoing military mission in Afghanistan, according to a poll by Mainichi. 48 per cent of respondents support Japan’s current participation in the war on terrorism, while 43 per cent oppose it. Oct 28, 2007
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