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
Africa
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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
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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
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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
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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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Over Two-Thirds Back Merkel in Germany
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - German chancellor Angela Merkel enjoys a great deal of public support in her country, according to a poll by Infratest-Dimap. 69 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Merkel's performance, while 37 per cent feel the same way about Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Kurt Beck. Jun 15, 2007
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World Likes Canada, China and Russia Last
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Out of a list of nine countries, Canada is the only one of which most people around the world have a positive opinion, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 53 per cent of respondents from 63 different countries see Canada with good eyes. Jun 15, 2007
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Canadians Shun Harper, Side with Bono
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada find the claims of a singer and activist more credible than the words of their own prime minister, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 48 per cent of respondents think Bono was truthful when he accused Stephen Harper of "blocking progress" in the fight against global poverty. Jun 15, 2007
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Americans Want Action in Darfur
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States consider their country has a responsibility to stop violence in the African country of Sudan, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 49 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. must do something about the ethnic genocide in the Darfur region, down two points since December. Jun 14, 2007
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Czechs Back Civil Unions, Not Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the Czech Republic believe gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to form registered partnerships, according to a poll by CVVM. 69 per cent of respondents agree with this concept, up seven points in two years. Jun 11, 2007
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Americans Reject Validity of Same-Sex Marriage
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in the United States believe marriages between same-sex couples should not have the same rights as traditional marriages, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 53 per cent of respondents oppose the legal recognition of these unions. May 31, 2007
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South Africans Worry About Crime Surge
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - A vast majority of people in South Africa feel the country has turned more violent, according to a poll by ACNielsen. 75 per cent of respondents say the level of criminal activity has increased over the past year. May 29, 2007
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Cameron Still Leads Brown in Britain
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Britain's opposition leader remains a popular figure, according to a poll by ICM Research published in The Guardian. 38 per cent of respondents would vote for the David Cameron-led Conservative party in the next general election. May 29, 2007
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Britons Untroubled by Homosexuality
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Britain show a wide level of acceptance of homosexuality, according to a poll by YouGov for Stonewall. More than 70 per cent of respondents say they would personally feel either comfortable or neutral if people they know and deal with were gay. May 28, 2007
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The lessons of Sarkozy’s victory
- Mario Canseco - Nicolas Sarkozy waited until his victory speech, in front of a partisan crowd at the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) headquarters in Paris, to discuss controversial foreign policy issues. May 7, 2007
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Arab Nations Call for Action in Darfur
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - An overwhelming majority of people in six predominantly Arab nations think their respective governments should become engaged in the Sudan crisis, according to a poll by Zogby International and the Arab American Institute. May 4, 2007