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 Divided On What 2005 Will Bring
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - Adults in Russia are split over what the new year will mean to their lives, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 55 per cent of respondents expect a better year personally, while 39 per cent disagree. Dec 29, 2004
- Bush Numbers Fall Once More In U.S.
- (Angus Reid - CPOD Global Scan) - George W. Bush has lost public backing since his re-election, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a six per cent drop since mid-November. Dec 25, 2004
- Russians Would Prefer Yanukovych In Ukraine
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many adults in Russia want current prime minister Viktor Yanukovych to win the presidential election in neighbouring Ukraine, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 51 per cent of respondents think Yanukovych would be better for Russia's interests, while 10 per cent would prefer opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko. Dec 21, 2004
- Kremlin-Friendly United Russia Leads All Parties
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - The pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) remains the most popular political organization in the Russian Federation, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. 32.8 per cent of respondents would support the party in the next election to the State Duma. Dec 18, 2004
- Putin Approval Remains Steady In Russia
- (Angus Reid Consultants - CPOD Global Scan) - Many Russians are satisfied with Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 69 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance. Dec 17, 2004
- Many Russians Hope For Orderly End To Ukraine Crisis
- (Angus Reid - CPOD) Dec. 15, 2004 - Some Russians think the current political crisis in Ukraine will end peacefully, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 20 per cent of respondents believe the situation will be resolved successfully and Ukraine will remain unified. Dec 15, 2004
- Putin Maintains Good Numbers In Russia
- (ARC-CPOD) Dec. 13, 2004 - Vladimir Putin keeps a high level of public 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 one per cent drop since October. Dec 13, 2004
- In Russia, High Approval Continues For Putin
- (CPOD) Dec. 3, 2004 - Many Russians are content with Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 69 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, a three per cent drop since October. Dec 3, 2004
- Putin’s Election Reform Divides Russians
- (CPOD) Nov. 29, 2004 - The proposal tabled by Vladimir Putin to cancel the election of governors by popular vote has split public opinion in Russia, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 34 per cent of respondents believe the idea is positive, while 28 per cent disagree. Nov 29, 2004
- 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