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
- Afghans Mull Elections, Gauge Security
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2003 - Residents of Afghanistan are looking forward to next year's elections, according to a poll by the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Consortium. 63 per cent of respondents say the elections will bring positive changes because of good governance. Nov 21, 2003
- Thais Believe APEC Meeting Will Help
- (CPOD) Nov. 11, 2003 - Residents of Thailand believe the country will benefit after hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, according to a poll by ABAC. 73.9 per cent of respondents say the APEC meeting will have a positive effect on the country. Nov 11, 2003
- Tamil Tigers in the Middle of Sri Lankan Shuffle
- Mario Canseco The armed struggle initiated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has polarized Sri Lanka for more than 25 years. Nov 7, 2003
- French Say No Apology Needed For Algeria
- (CPOD) Nov. 5, 2003 - Many citizens say France does not have to officially apologize to Algeria, according to a poll by CSA published in La Provence. 55 per cent of respondents say the European country should not make amends to the African nation. Nov 5, 2003
- Russians Review Theatre Hostage Crisis
- (CPOD) Oct. 25, 2003 - A year after the tragic Moscow theater hostage crisis, a majority of Russians think the course of action taken by their authorities was correct, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion and Market Research. 63 per cent of respondents say the intervention of law enforcement officers was positive. Oct 25, 2003
- No National ID Card In Canada, U.S.
- (CPOD) Oct. 18, 2003 - Canadian and American adults reject the idea of a national identification card to deal with security concerns, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid. 52 per cent of Canadian respondents and 59 per cent of American respondents are against the proposal. Oct 18, 2003
- Bush Rating Stable
- (CPOD) Oct. 16, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush have stabilized after a significant drop over the last three weeks, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 53 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, Oct 16, 2003
- No Way But Up For American Media
- Mario Canseco In the year that brought wall-to-wall coverage of the Iraqi conflict and unprecedented world attention to a gubernatorial race, it would be easy to assume that Americans are satisfied with their news media. Oct 9, 2003
- No Nuclear Ships, Say New Zealanders
- (CPOD) Oct. 4, 2003 - Residents of New Zealand do not want nuclear vessels in their ports, according to a poll by UMR Research for Phillips Fox and the National Business Review. 72 per cent of respondents reject changing laws to allow nuclear-armed and nuclear-powered ships in the country. Oct 4, 2003
- Economy, Jobs Top Issues In Singapore
- (CPOD) Sept. 27, 2003 - Residents of Singapore are worried over the country's financial state, according to a poll by Gallup. 29 per cent of respondents say the economy is the most important issue, followed by unemployment and jobs. Sep 27, 2003
- Bush Rating Drops Once Again
- (CPOD) Sept. 23, 2003 - The numbers for George W. Bush continue to drop, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates published in Newsweek. 51 per cent of respondents approve of the American president's performance, a six per cent decrease since July. Sep 23, 2003
- American Media The Same-Or Worse-After 9/11
- (CPOD) Sept. 23, 2003 - Two years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Americans have become more critical of their news providers, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 45 per cent of respondents say reporting "stayed the same" while 36 per cent say it is worse. Sep 23, 2003
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New Yorkers Want Giuliani Back In Politics
- (CPOD) Sept. 22, 2003 - Many New York residents want Rudy Giuliani to become involved in public service once again, according to a poll by the Marist College Institute of Public Opinion. 62 per cent of respondents say they favor a return to politics for the former New York City mayor. Sep 22, 2003
- Economy Bigger Problem Than Terror, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Almost a year before the next presidential election, Americans want their government to focus on financial matters, according to a poll by ABC News and the Washington Post. 61 per cent of respondents say the economy is a bigger problem than terrorism. Sep 17, 2003
- U.S. Winning War On Terror, Say Americans
- (CPOD) Sept. 17, 2003 - Americans remain confident in their government's approach to protect the country against future attacks, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 55 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is winning the war against terrorism. Sep 17, 2003