Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

Venezuelans, South Africans Feel Unsafe
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of two countries hold overly negative views on public safety, according to a poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. At least 80 per cent of respondents in Venezuela and South Africa say there are areas near their homes where they would be afraid to walk alone at night. Jul 31, 2007
France’s Human Wrongs in Libya
Mario Canseco - The release of a Palestinian medical intern and five Bulgarian nurses, who had been sentenced to death in a Libyan court, was greeted with overwhelming glee. Jul 27, 2007
French Want UN, Own Troops in Darfur
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in France believe the United Nations (UN) should intervene militarily in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan, according to a poll by Ifop published in La Croix. 62 per cent of respondents would favour a UN mission in Darfur, and 55 per cent would back the participation of French troops in the endeavour. Jul 22, 2007
Human Rights Trump Free Trade for Canadians
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada believe human rights should play a role in bilateral commerce negotiations, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 73 per cent of respondents think their federal government should not seek free trade agreements with developing countries that have dubious human rights records. Jul 20, 2007
Kibaki Falls, Odinga Gains in Kenya
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki has lost public support in his re-election bid but remains ahead of all other contenders, according to a poll by Steadman Research Services. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for Kibaki in this year's election, down six points since March. Jul 16, 2007
More Trust for France’s Sarkozy and Fillon
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - France's main political leaders are enjoying increased popularity in the country, according to two public opinion polls. In a survey by CSA released by France Info, 65 per cent of respondents have confidence in French president Nicolas Sarkozy to face the country's current problems, and 56 per cent feel the same way about French prime minister François Fillon. Jul 15, 2007
U.S. Not Ready for Outbreak, Say Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States believe their government would not respond properly to a national emergency, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by Associated Press. 59 per cent of respondents express little confidence in the administration's preparedness to handle a major outbreak of an infectious disease. Jul 15, 2007
Bird Flu Not a Concern for Americans
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in the United States are worried about the presence of avian influenza in their country, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs. Only 27 per cent are concerned about bird flu in the U.S., down eight points in a year. Jul 11, 2007
Israelis Ponder Rights of Same-Sex Unions
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Israel believe gay and lesbian couples should be afforded pension and survivorship rights, according to a poll by The Friedrich Naumann Foundation. 56 per cent of respondents believe this prerogative is either good or necessary. Jul 9, 2007
World Wants UN to Probe Human Rights Abuses
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in 12 different countries believe the United Nations (UN) should be allowed to enter any nation to investigate human rights violations, according to a poll by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and worldpublicopinion.org. 92 per cent of respondents in France, and 75 per cent in Peru and the United States, support this idea. Jul 8, 2007
World Keeps Unfavourable View of U.S.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Residents of the Ivory Coast stand alone in their overly positive perception of the United States, according to a poll by the Pew Global Attitudes Project. 51 per cent of respondents in the African nation have a very favourable opinion of the U.S. The Ivory Coast is the only country in a list of 47 entities where a majority holds this view. Jul 6, 2007
The Future of Energy in the West
Gabriela Perdomo - It took too long for some western countries to realize that their dependence on oil must come to an end. Now the future of energy has turned into a heated political topic that is intrinsically related to issues like stability in the Middle East, global warming, the Iraq war, Russia and even Africa. Jun 23, 2007
Most Italians Support Kyoto Protocol
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Italy believe the Kyoto Protocol will have some impact in reducing the pace of world pollution, according to a poll by Lorien Consulting srl. 62.5 per cent of respondents think the international agreement will be very or somewhat effective in dealing with climate change. Jun 18, 2007
South Africans Reject Legalizing Prostitution
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A large majority of people in three South African cities is against a proposal to decriminalize the sex trade, according to a poll by African Response. 79 per cent of respondents oppose allowing prostitution ahead of the 2010 World Cup. Jun 18, 2007
Thinking Outside the Box in Western Sahara
Rob Annandale - Resolving the long-running dispute between Morocco and the Polisario Front over Western Sahara will undoubtedly require a fresh approach but only the most incurable optimist could believe that a lasting peace will come out of talks mediated by the United Nations (UN) set to begin tomorrow in Manhasset, New York. Jun 17, 2007
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