Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

Special Iraq Report: Deadline for Withdrawal
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States think their federal administration should establish a date for the end of the coalition effort in Iraq, according to a review of three recent public opinion polls. In a survey by Gallup released by USA Today, 60 per cent of respondents want the U.S. to set a timetable for removing troops from Iraq and stick to that timetable regardless of what is going on in Iraq at the time. Sep 12, 2007
Special Iraq Report: Was War Worth Fighting?
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States remain disappointed with their federal government’s decision to launch the coalition effort in Iraq, according to a review of four recent public opinion polls. In a survey by CBS News, 59 per cent of respondents think removing Saddam Hussein from power was not worth the loss of American life and other costs of attacking Iraq. Sep 12, 2007
Special Iraq Report: Saddam Hussein and 9/11
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A third of adults in the United States believe Saddam Hussein played a role in 9/11, according to a poll by CBS News. 33 per cent of respondents think the deposed Iraqi leader was personally involved in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Sep 12, 2007
Spaniards Reject an Independent Basque Country
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many Spaniards discard the notion that allowing outright sovereignty to the Basque Country would bring an end to political violence, according to a poll by Sigma Dos published in El Mundo. 53.1 per cent of respondents disagree with granting independence to the Basque Country in exchange for the end of terrorism. Sep 11, 2007
Some in U.S. Think Government Let 9/11 Happen
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - One-in-four adults in the United States believe members of the federal government knew the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were going to happen but allowed them to unfold for political, military and economic motives, according to a poll by Zogby International and 911truth.org. 26.4 per cent of respondents think elements in the current administration consciously failed to stop the attacks. Sep 11, 2007
Iraq War Victory Impossible, Say Britons
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain believe the coalition effort cannot be won, according to a poll by Opinion Research Business. 52 per cent of respondents think British troops are not winning the war in Iraq, and say victory is impossible. Sep 10, 2007
U.S. Keeps Lukewarm Views on Edwards
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are voicing outright support for a prospective Democratic presidential candidate, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. Only 30 per cent of respondents say they would definitely or probably vote for former North Carolina senator John Edwards if he becomes the Democratic Party’s nominee in 2008. Sep 10, 2007
Ten Nations Reject U.S. Role in World Affairs
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in three of 13 countries deem it desirable for the United States to play a decisive role in global issues, according to the Transatlantic Trends poll conducted by TNS Opinion with the support of the German Marshall Fund, Compagnia di San Paolo, Fundación BBVA, the Luso-American Foundation and the Tipping Point Foundation. At least 50 per cent of respondents in the Netherlands and Britain want the U.S. to exert strong leadership in world affairs. Sep 9, 2007
U.S. Ponders Safety Six Years After 9/11
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in the United States hold differing views on whether their country is more secure now than it was at the time of a devastating terrorist attack, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 48 per cent of respondents think the U.S. is safer today than before 9/11, while 33 per cent deem it less safe. Sep 9, 2007
History Will Be Harsh on Bush, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States hold firm views on the way their current president will be perceived in the future, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 56 per cent of respondents think history will remember George W. Bush negatively for the job he has done pursuing terrorists after 9/11. Sep 8, 2007
Australians Ponder Iraq, Afghanistan Missions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Australia believe their country should end its military commitment to the coalition effort in Iraq, according to a poll by AMR Interactive released by the Lowy Institute for International Policy. 57 per cent of respondents think Australia should not continue to be involved militarily in Iraq. Sep 7, 2007
Low Trust in 2008 U.S. Candidates on Iraq
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public confidence in the current United States presidential hopefuls to deal with the coalition effort in Iraq is low, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 14 per cent of respondents think Republican former New York City mayor Rudy Giulinai would handle the war in Iraq best. Sep 2, 2007
Russians Consider NATO as Hostile
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The number of people in Russia who believe the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is not friendly with their country has increased over the past decade, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 56 per cent of respondents think NATO is hostile towards Russia, up 12 points since 1997. Aug 31, 2007
Tancredo Tanks Against Democrats in U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Republican Tom Tancredo trails two prospective Democratic Party presidential nominees in the United States, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for New York senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, while 37 per cent would support the Colorado congressman. Aug 31, 2007
New York Would Pick Hillary Over Giuliani in 2008
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton could carry the Empire State in 2008, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents would support the New York senator in the next United States presidential election. Aug 30, 2007
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