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
- 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
- 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