Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Terrorism

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
Two-in-Five Americans Say U.S. Tortures Prisoners
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States hold differing views on the way their country deals with prisoners captured in the war on terrorism, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 42 per cent of respondents believe torture is involved, while 30 per cent disagree. Oct 15, 2007
Poles Want Troops Out of Afghanistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Although the number has slightly decreased, the vast majority of people in Poland still oppose the presence of their country’s soldiers in Afghanistan, according to a poll by CBOS. 72 per cent of respondents are against Poland’s participation in the war on terrorism, down six points since June. Oct 11, 2007
Global Citizens Concerned Over Nuclear Terrorism
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of adults in six nations are worried about the possibility of nuclear arms being acquired by terrorists, according to a global poll by The Simons Foundation and Angus Reid Strategies. 82.9 per cent of respondents in Italy—and 71.2 per cent of respondents in Germany—are very concerned over the possibility of nuclear weapons falling in the hands of non-state entities, such as militant groups. Sep 25, 2007
Bin Laden’s Capture Irrelevant for Many Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States think the eventual capture or demise of Osama bin Laden will have no effect on global terrorism, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 45 per cent of respondents think the amount of terrorism in the world would stay about the same if the leader of al-Qaeda is captured or killed. Sep 18, 2007
Low Support for Japanese Role in Afghanistan
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in Japan believe their government should remain committed to the war on terrorism, according to a poll by Yomiuri. Only 29 per cent of respondents support extending Japan’s naval mission in Afghanistan. Sep 15, 2007
Americans Review Domestic Terrorism Prevention
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are divided when assessing their government’s competence to avert terrorism, according to a poll by TNS released by the Washington Post and ABC News. 49 per cent of respondents have a great deal or a good amount of confidence in their administration’s ability to prevent further attacks, while 50 per cent have only a fair amount of confidence or none at all. Sep 14, 2007
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: 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
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