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
Vladimir Putin
- Putin, Fradkov Still Low In Russia
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Russia's two main public servants failed to regain support, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 64 per cent of respondents approve of Vladimir Putin's performance as president, a one per cent drop since January. Mar 8, 2005
- U.S. Plays Negative Role, Say Russians
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia are dissatisfied with the influence of the United States, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 59 per cent of respondents say the role of the U.S. in the contemporary world is mostly negative. Mar 7, 2005
- Russians Unsure Of Ties With Ukraine
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia are divided on the present state of bilateral relations with Ukraine, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 25 per cent of respondents describe diplomacy in a positive light, while 36 per cent hold negative feelings. Mar 5, 2005
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Bush Euro Trip Pleases Many In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Americans are satisfied with George W. Bush's recent visit to Europe, according to a poll by Opinion Dynamics released by Fox News. 51 per cent of respondents believe the president's stopover will improve relations with European countries. Mar 4, 2005
- Fewer Russians Against Putin’s Pension Plan
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Opposition to a controversial proposal introduced by Vladimir Putin has decreased in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 47 per cent of respondents reject the changes, a six per cent drop since January. Mar 4, 2005
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Russians Disappointed With Reforms
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia want their government to take a different approach on development, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 57 per cent of respondents would prefer more socially-oriented reforms. Mar 3, 2005
- Russians Split On Future Military Threat
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia are divided over their country's vulnerability, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 44 per cent of respondents believe Russia faces a military threat from other countries at the present time, while 44 per cent disagree. Feb 28, 2005
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Bush Approval Down Four Points In U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush lost support in the United States, according to a poll by Princeton Survey Research Associates for the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 46 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a four per cent drop since January. Feb 28, 2005
- Russia’s Putin Could Obliterate Opposition
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - If allowed to run again, Vladimir Putin could earn a third term as president in Russia, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 41 per cent of respondents would vote for the incumbent if an election took place soon. Feb 25, 2005
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Russians Suggest Agenda For Putin-Bush Talks
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia have several topics in mind for this week's meeting between Vladimir Putin and George W. Bush, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 53 per cent of respondents believe the heads of state of Russia and the United States should discuss the war on terrorism. Feb 23, 2005
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Russians Expect Better Diplomacy With U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia believe their country's relations with the United States will be better, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 53 per cent of respondents expect bilateral diplomacy to improve in the next four years. Feb 22, 2005
- Russians Closer To EU Than U.S.
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia are fond of the European Union (EU), according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 74 per cent of respondents have positive feelings towards the EU. Feb 13, 2005
- Russians Dissatisfied With Government
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia are unhappy with the administration of prime minister Mikhail Fradkov, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 54.1 per cent of respondents disapprove of the government's performance. Feb 11, 2005
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Russians Cast Doubts On Yushchenko’s Win
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia hold negative views on the recent presidential ballot in Ukraine, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 54 per cent of respondents believe opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko won due to electoral manipulations and rigging, while 25 per cent say the election reflects the conscientious choice of the people. Feb 10, 2005
- Putin’s Trust Rating Drops In Russia
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Less Russians have confidence in Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 42 per cent of respondents say they trust their president, a five per cent drop since September. Feb 8, 2005