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
Africa
- Globalization Welcomed In India, Not Uruguay and Russia
- (CPOD) Jun. 28, 2004 - Residents of 14 nations tend to support globalization, according to a 19-country poll by GlobeScan released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. More than 70 per cent of respondents in India, Brazil, South Africa and Nigeria believe increased trade between countries in goods, services and investment is positive. Jun 28, 2004
- Most Africans Back Democratic Structures
- (CPOD) Jun. 27, 2004 - Many African adults in seven countries are happy with their current systems of government, according to a poll by GlobeScan released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 60 per cent of respondents believe democracy is the most suitable option. Jun 27, 2004
- Americans Split On CIA’s Iraq Intelligence
- (CPOD) Jun. 22, 2004 - Americans are divided over the work performed by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before the war in Iraq, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 48 per cent of respondents say the information provided by the CIA and other agencies before the coalition effort was accurate, while 48 per cent believe it was misleading. Jun 22, 2004
- Namibia and Mozambique Ready For New Presidents
- Mario Canseco This December, voters in two African countries will choose new heads of state after the retirement of two long-serving presidents. Jun 10, 2004
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Texas With Bush In 2004 Election
- (CPOD) Jun. 4, 2004 - George W. Bush would carry his home state of Texas in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 55 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican incumbent, while 38 per cent would support prospective Democratic nominee John Kerry. Jun 4, 2004
- Africans Review Political Parties, Choices
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many African adults in 15 countries want to have real choices in who governs them, according to the Afrobarometer. 55 per cent of respondents believe many political parties are needed in their respective nations. Jun 3, 2004
- Mandela, Diana Greatest Humanitarians In UK
- (CPOD) May 4, 2004 - Britons remain aware of the idealistic contributions of Nelson Mandela and Princess Diana, according to a poll by the British Red Cross. 28 per cent of respondents say Mandela is the greatest humanitarian hero of the past 60 years, while 23 per cent choose Diana. May 4, 2004
- ANC Storms to Victory in South Africa
- Jonathan T.S. Cooper On Apr. Apr 28, 2004
- Opposition Gaining In Malawi Vote
- (CPOD) Apr. 26, 2004 - The opposition Mgwirizano Coalition (MC) is the top political organization in Malawi, according to a poll by the Chronicle. 38 per cent of respondents would support the group in next month's presidential and parliamentary ballot. Apr 26, 2004
- Namibians Trust President More Than Assembly
- (CPOD) Apr. 16, 2004 - Many African adults in 15 countries believe the decisions of their legislative branches are more important than the wishes of the head of state, according to the Afrobarometer. 61 per cent of respondents believe the members of the National Assembly should make laws for the country, even if the president does not agree. Apr 16, 2004
- Bush Lead Smaller In U.S.
- (CPOD) Apr. 12, 2004 - George W. Bush holds the slimmest of leads over John Kerry in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Ipsos-Public Affairs released by the Associated Press. 45 per cent of respondents would support the Republican, a one per cent edge over the prospective Democratic nominee. Apr 12, 2004
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Bush Edges Kerry In Florida
- (CPOD) Apr. 8, 2004 - George W. Bush would capture the pivotal state of Florida in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc. released by the Orlando Sentinel and WESH-TV. 51 per cent of respondents would vote for the Republican, an eight per cent lead over prospective Democratic nominee John Kerry. Apr 8, 2004
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Kerry Would Carry Minnesota
- (CPOD) Apr. 7, 2004 - Massachusetts senator John Kerry would carry the state of Minnesota in the 2004 United States presidential election, according to a poll by the Minnesota Star Tribune. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for Kerry, a 12 per cent lead over Republican George W. Bush. Apr 7, 2004
- Mozambicans Not Worried About Re-election
- (CPOD) Apr. 6, 2004 - Many African adults in 15 countries believe presidents should not rule for as long as they please, according to the Afrobarometer. 74 per cent of respondents say heads of state must obey the constitution and observe specific term limits. Apr 6, 2004
- High Democratic Satisfaction In Mali, Namibia
- (CPOD) Apr. 5, 2004 - Many African adults in 15 nations believe there is much to be done in their systems of government, according to the Afrobarometer. 37 per cent of respondents say their countries still have to deal with "minor problems" to achieve complete democratic status. Apr 5, 2004