Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

Britons Upset with Afghanistan Mission
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in Britain believe their country's commitment to Afghanistan is proceeding adequately, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. Only six per cent of respondents think British troops are winning the war with the Taliban. Aug 18, 2007
South Koreans Ponder Options in Hostage Crisis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some adults in South Korea believe the current hostage crisis in Afghanistan should be resolved through the use of force, according to a poll by Opinion. 42.7 per cent of respondents support using military means to settle the issue, while 51.1 per cent oppose this tactic. Aug 16, 2007
Britons Divided Over Offering Asylum to Iraqis
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Britain are split on providing special treatment to Iraqi nationals who helped British troops during the coalition effort, according to a poll by YouGov published in the Daily Telegraph. 38 per cent of respondents think Britain should offer asylum to as many as 15,000 Iraqis, while 42 per cent disagree. Aug 16, 2007
Iraq War Made U.S. Less Safe, Say Americans20070815
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe the coalition effort did not bring security at home, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 49 per cent of respondents think the war with Iraq has made the U.S. less safe from terrorism, while 42 per cent say it has made it safer. Aug 15, 2007
Two-in-Five Americans Would Go into Pakistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Some adults in the United States believe their armed forces should enter Pakistan under specific circumstances, according to a poll by Opinion Research Corporation released by CNN. 42 per cent of respondents think the U.S. should take military action in Pakistan if there is a chance to capture or kill high-ranking members of al-Qaeda, even without the consent of Pakis Aug 14, 2007
Britain Best Friend, Pakistan Worse for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of 25 countries, most people in the United States regard Britain as their country's closest ally, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 70 per cent of respondents feel this way about Britain, while at least 42 per cent also see Israel, Australia and Canada as close allies. Aug 14, 2007
Americans OK Military Action in Pakistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States would accept intervening in Pakistan in order to stop terrorism-related operations, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 52 per cent of respondents would favour military action in the country if intelligence confirmed Pakistan's government was not addressing the presence of terrorist operations on its soil. Aug 13, 2007
FISA Program Makes U.S. Safer, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States appear to have no reservations about a specific element of their federal government's electronic surveillance strategy, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 59 per cent of respondents think allowing the government to intercept phone calls from terrorist suspects makes America safer. Aug 13, 2007
Conservatives Keep Solid Advantage in Germany
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most Germans continue to support the conservative parties in the governing coalition, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 36 per cent of respondents would back the Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) and the Bavarian Christian-Social Party (CSU) in the next federal ballot, down two points since late July. Aug 13, 2007
Most Americans Want Troops Out of Iraq in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States still believe their government should end the coalition effort next year, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 66 per cent of respondents favour removing all U.S. troops from Iraq by April 2008, except for a limited number that would be involved in counter-terrorism efforts. Aug 12, 2007
Britons OK with Special Anti-Terror Measures
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Britain believe their government should have the freedom to prioritize the fight against terrorism over the protection of civil liberties, according to a poll by Populus published by The Times. 73 per cent of respondents agree with this premise, and think police should be given whatever powers they need. Aug 11, 2007
Americans Still Worried About a Terrorist Attack
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Six years after the 9/11 attacks, many people in the United States feel their country remains a target for terrorists, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 42 per cent of respondents are very or somewhat worried that there will soon be another terrorist attack in the U.S., down two points since last year. Aug 10, 2007
More Americans Say Iraq Troop Surge is Working
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - More adults in the United States are satisfied with their government's strategy to deal with the coalition effort, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 31 per cent of respondents think the increase in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq is making the situation there better, up nine points since early July. Aug 9, 2007
More Americans Feel Unsafe in Post 9/11 Era
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States feel their country is less safe now than six years ago when, it was the target of a major terrorist attack, according to a poll by Hart/Newhouse released by The Wall Street Journal and NBC News. 37 per cent of respondents feel the U.S. is more vulnerable today, up 14 points since September. Aug 8, 2007
No Clear Frontrunner Before 2008 U.S. Election
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Rudy Giuliani is virtually tied with Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton in the early stages of the 2008 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for the former New York City mayor, while 45 per cent would back the New York senator. Aug 7, 2007
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