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
- Kevin Rudd
- Latin America
- New Zealand Election 2008
- Nicolas Sarkozy
- North Korea
- Oil and Gas
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Stem Cell Research
- Stephen Harper
- Terrorism
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Democrats
- U.S. Election 2008 - The Republicans
- U.S. Election 2008: The Primaries
- Vladimir Putin
- Yasuo Fukuda
Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Vladimir Putin
- Putin Approval Remains Very High
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Many Russians are satisfied with Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 72 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Nov 21, 2004
- Slight Drop For Putin In Russia
- (CPOD) Nov. 5, 2004 - Vladimir Putin maintains a relatively high level of support in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 69 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a five per cent drop since August. Nov 5, 2004
- More Russians Vigilant Of Press Freedom
- (CPOD) Nov. 3, 2004 - More than a third of Russians think their government is censoring media outlets, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 38 per cent of respondents believe the authorities are suppressing press freedoms. Nov 3, 2004
- In Russia, Bush More Popular Than Kerry
- (CPOD) Oct. 16, 2004 - Many Russian adults want George W. Bush to earn a second term as president of the United States, according to a poll by MN-Media Service published in Moscow News. 52 per cent of respondents want the Republican incumbent to win the Nov. 2 election, while 48 per cent would choose Democratic nominee John Kerry. Oct 16, 2004
- Russians Trust Putin, Not Political Parties
- (CPOD) Oct. 6, 2004 - Vladimir Putin is the most reliable political figure in Russia, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 56 per cent of respondents have strong confidence in the president. Oct 6, 2004
- Trust In Putin Remains High In Russia
- (CPOD) Oct. 3, 2004 - Many Russians have confidence in Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 73 per cent of respondents trust their president, a two per cent drop since August. Oct 3, 2004
- Russians Split Over Putin’s Election Reform
- (CPOD) Sept. 24, 2004 - The plan presented by Vladimir Putin to cancel the election of governors by popular vote has divided public opinion in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 48 per cent of respondents disagree with the president's proposal. Sep 24, 2004
- Russians Assess Government Relations
- (CPOD) Sept. 18, 2004 - Some Russians believe a regional governor should keep a good relationship with the federal government, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 39 per cent of respondents would prefer having a governor who is supportive of the federal authorities. Sep 18, 2004
- Most Russians Oblivious Of U.S. Election
- (CPOD) Sept. 9, 2004 - A large number of adults in Russia are not concerned about the outcome of the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by GlobeScan and the CESSI Institute for Comparative Social Research for the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 41 per cent of respondents say the ballot makes no difference. Sep 9, 2004
- Russians Back Nuclear Test Moratorium
- (CPOD) Aug. 31, 2004 - Many Russians want to maintain a ban on nuclear testing, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 81 per cent of respondents believe the present moratorium should be kept in place. Aug 31, 2004
- Russians Satisfied With Putin’s Performance
- (CPOD) Aug. 17, 2004 - Most Russians are content with the performance of Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 52 per cent of respondents say the president has definitely or partly met their expectations, while 28 per cent disagree. Aug 17, 2004
- Khodorkovsky Should Be Tried, Say Russians
- (CPOD) Jul. 30, 2004 - Russians want the tax evasion trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky to continue, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 68 per cent of respondents believe legal action against the former YUKOS chairman should continue even if he pays his debts. Jul 30, 2004
- Many Russians Want To Join WTO
- (CPOD) Jul. 17, 2004 - Many citizens of Russia want to join the world's foremost international commerce group, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 58 per cent of respondents support their country's entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO). Jul 17, 2004
- Annan First, Bush Last For Europeans
- (CPOD) Jul. 5, 2004 - United Nations (UN) secretary-general Kofi Annan is the most popular leader for residents of five European nations, according to a poll by Harris Interactive Europe. 52 per cent of respondents in Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain have a positive opinion of Annan. Jul 5, 2004
- Russians Review Party Systems
- (CPOD) Jun. 25, 2004 - Russian citizens do not seem to agree on how to best implement a functional political party system in their country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 29.9 per cent of respondents would prefer to have few, well-organized parties, while 22.2 per cent would choose a single national, authoritarian political organization. Jun 25, 2004