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 Keeps Huge Lead In Russia
- (CPOD) Jan. 30, 2004 - Vladimir Putin holds a commanding lead in Russia's presidential election, according to a poll by the Yuri Nevada Analytical Service. 80 per cent of respondents would support the current head of state. Jan 30, 2004
- No One Close To Putin In Russia
- (CPOD) Jan. 26, 2004 - Vladimir Putin maintains an almost insurmountable lead in Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 78 per cent of respondents would vote for the current head of state. Jan 26, 2004
- Putin Close To Victory In Russia
- (CPOD) Jan. 20, 2004 - Vladimir Putin holds a commanding lead in Russia's presidential race, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 71 per cent of respondents would vote for the current head of state. Jan 20, 2004
- Russians Back Media Censorship
- (CPOD) Jan. 16, 2004 - Many residents of Russia believe media outlets should remain under government supervision, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. Only six per cent of respondents say censorship is "not necessary" in the country. Jan 16, 2004
- Russians Gauge Corruption
- (CPOD) Jan. 15, 2004 - Many Russian citizens believe dishonest practices and bribes are still a daily occurrence, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 56 per cent of respondents say corruption is one of the biggest problems in the country. Jan 15, 2004
- Russians Keep Trust In Putin
- (CPOD) Jan. 12, 2004 - Vladimir Putin remains a trustworthy figure in Russia, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 45 per cent of respondents have full confidence in the president. Jan 12, 2004
- Putin Backed By Two-Thirds In Russia
- (CPOD) Dec. 28, 2003 - Vladimir Putin is almost assured of a victory in the 2004 Russian presidential election, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 66 per cent of respondents would vote for the current president. Dec 28, 2003
- Putin Rides High In Russia
- (CPOD) Nov. 18, 2003 - The high standing of Vladimir Putin among his countrymen continues, according to a poll by the Russian Center for Public Opinion and Market Research. 80 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a seven per cent increase since October. Nov 18, 2003
- Putin Remains Popular In Russia
- (CPOD) Nov. 3, 2003 - A month of political turmoil did not affect the standing of Vladimir Putin among his countrymen, according to a poll by the Russian Center for Public Opinion and Market Research. 73 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Nov 3, 2003
- Putin “Ideal” In Belarus
- (CPOD) Oct. 20, 2003 - The citizens of Belarus admire Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Independent Institute for Socio-Economic and Political Research. 58 per cent of respondents believe the current president of the Russian Federation comes closest to their ideal for a politician. Oct 20, 2003
- Russians Want Putin To Serve Again
- (CPOD) Oct. 12, 2003 - Vladimir Putin maintains an overwhelming lead in the 2004 Russian presidential race, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the current president. Oct 12, 2003
- Putin Best Russian Leader Since 1917
- (CPOD) Oct. 4, 2003 - Russians believe current president Vladimir Putin is the best leader in the country's history after the 1917 Revolution, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion and Market Study. 39 per cent of respondents say Putin is the most important figure of the last 86 years. Oct 4, 2003
- Bush Drops Below 50%
- (CPOD) Sept. 26, 2003 - The rating for George W. Bush fell below 50 per cent for the first time, according to a poll by NBC and the Wall Street Journal. 49 per cent of respondents disapprove of the president's performance. Sep 26, 2003
- Putin Remains On Top In Russia
- (CPOD) Sept. 9, 2003 - Vladimir Putin maintains an almost insurmountable lead in the 2004 Russian presidential race, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 49 per cent of respondents would vote for the current president. Sep 9, 2003
- Russia’s New Electoral Law Draws Ire
- Mario Canseco Last month, several Russian journalists got together to create the Petersburg Liniya newspaper. Sep 9, 2003