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
- Russians Want Action On Poverty, Corruption
- (CPOD) Jun. 8, 2004 - Many Russians want their president to deal with financial inequalities around the country, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 42.4 per cent of respondents say Vladimir Putin should concentrate on eradicating poverty. Jun 8, 2004
- Crime, Violence Top Concerns In Russia
- (CPOD) Jun. 7, 2004 - Two key issues are in the mind of most residents of Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 34 per cent of respondents believe crime and violence are the main problems in the country right now. Jun 7, 2004
- Russians Content With Putin
- (CPOD) Apr. 23, 2004 - Many Russians believe their president has grown in office, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 43 per cent of respondents say Vladimir Putin has changed for the better since becoming Russia's head of state. Apr 23, 2004
- Russians Assess Putin’s Future
- (CPOD) Apr. 10, 2004 - Many Russians believe Vladimir Putin will not try to seek an unprecedented third term in office, according to a poll by the Levada Analytical Center. 50 per cent of respondents believe the president will turn power over after his current term expires in 2008. Apr 10, 2004
- Russians View U.S. Negatively
- (CPOD) Apr. 7, 2004 - Many Russians are wary of United States foreign policy, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 55per cent of respondents say the role of the U.S. in the world is "mostly negative." Apr 7, 2004
- Russians See Iraq War As “Crime”
- (CPOD) Mar. 24, 2004 - Many Russian adults disagree with the coalition effort in the Persian Gulf, according to a poll by the All-Russia Center for the Study of Public Opinion. 62 per cent of respondents believe the military operation is a crime against the Iraqi people. Mar 24, 2004
- Russians Back New Prime Minister
- (CPOD) Mar. 22, 2004 - Many Russians are satisfied with the country's new prime minister, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 48 per cent of respondents approve of Mikhail Fradkov. Mar 22, 2004
- Putin Remains On Top In Russia20040227
- (CPOD) Feb. 27, 2004 - Vladimir Putin is headed for a new term in Russia, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 69.3 per cent of respondents would support the current president in the upcoming election. Feb 27, 2004
- Putin Rides High In Russia20040224
- (CPOD) Feb. 24, 2004 - Vladimir Putin continues to lead all candidates in Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 77 per cent of respondents would support the current head of state in the upcoming election. Feb 24, 2004
- Putin Prepares for New Term in Russia
- Mario Canseco With less than four weeks remaining before the presidential election in Russia, Vladimir Putin has decided to sack prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov. Feb 24, 2004
- Putin Headed For Victory In Russia
- (CPOD) Feb. 20, 2004 - Vladimir Putin remains the overwhelming first choice for voters in Russia, according to a poll by Analytic. 80 per cent of respondents would support Putin in this year's presidential election. Feb 20, 2004
- Russians Divided On Terror Preparedness
- (CPOD) Feb. 13, 2004 - The latest terrorist act in Moscow has divided Russians on whether the country is prepared to deal with such events, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 46 per cent of respondents say the incident could have been avoided with better police work, while 45 per cent say it was impossible to stop the attack. Feb 13, 2004
- Putin’s Domination Continues In Russia
- (CPOD) Feb. 6, 2004 - Vladimir Putin maintains his lead in Russia's presidential election, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 70.8 per cent of respondents would vote for the current head of state. Feb 6, 2004
- Russians Continue To Back Putin
- (CPOD) Feb. 3, 2004 - Vladirmir Putin heads to this year's presidential election with high approval rating, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 85 per cent of respondents say Putin's tenure has been "positive." Feb 3, 2004
- Putin Leads, Voters Gauge Field Without Him
- (CPOD) Feb. 1, 2004 - Vladimir Putin remains the frontrunner in Russia's presidential election, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 78 per cent of respondents would support the current head of state. Feb 1, 2004