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
- Africans Review Democratic Conditions
- (CPOD) Apr. 4, 2004 - African adults in 15 countries are mostly happy with their respective systems of government, according to the Afrobarometer. 54 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the way democracy works, while 36 per cent are dissatisfied. Apr 4, 2004
- Africans Assess Political Violence
- (CPOD) Apr. 3, 2004 - Many African adults are opposed to political conflict, according to the Afrobarometer. 73 per cent of respondents in 15 countries say violence is never justified, while 20 per cent say aggression is sometimes necessary to support a just cause. Apr 3, 2004
- Tight Race In South Africa’s Western Cape
- (CPOD) Mar. 28, 2004 - South Africa's Western Cape is the site of a tight electoral battle, according to a poll by Markinor. 32 per cent of respondents would support current premier Marthinus van Schalkwyk of the New National Party (NNP), a two per cent lead over Ebrahim Rasool of the African National Congress (ANC). Mar 28, 2004
- South Africa’s ANC Looks For Regional Victory
- (CPOD) Mar. 27, 2004 - The African National Congress (ANC) could achieve a landmark victory in the KwaZulu-Natal province, according to a poll by Markinor. 46 per cent of respondents would support ANC candidate S'bu Ndebele in the regional election. Mar 27, 2004
- ANC Holds Edge In South Africa
- (CPOD) Mar. 22, 2004 - The African National Congress (ANC) will remain as the top political organization in South Africa, according to a poll by Markinor released by SABC. 68.6 per cent of respondents would support the ANC in the next general election. Mar 22, 2004
- Algerians Review Government Ahead Of Vote
- (CPOD) Mar. 18, 2004 - Many Algerian citizens are satisfied with their nation's development, according to a poll by the Abassa Institute. 43 per cent of respondents believe the general situation of their country has "improved a lot" over the past four years. Mar 18, 2004
- Ivory Coast Problems Continue Despite Peace Deal
- Mario Canseco Yesterday was supposed to be a day of celebration for the citizens of Ivory Coast, but the start of a long-awaited demobilization of militias was cancelled. Mar 9, 2004
- Algerians Will Participate In Election
- (CPOD) Mar. 3, 2004 - Algeria's presidential election will not be marred by a low turnout, according to a poll by the Abassa Institute. 68 per cent of respondents will participate in the upcoming vote. Mar 3, 2004
- Small Drop For Lula In Brazil
- (CPOD) Feb. 12, 2004 - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva keeps a steady rating in Brazil, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 39.9 per cent of respondents rate the president's performance as "excellent" or "good," a 1.7 per cent drop since October 2003. Feb 12, 2004
- Algeria’s Election Highlights Democratic Challenges
- Mario Canseco This past weekend, Algerian head of state Abdelaziz Bouteflika officially announced the date for the country's next presidential election. Feb 10, 2004
- Israel’s Sharon Faces Tough Battle
- Mario Canseco After being named "Man of 2003" in a Shvakim Panorama/Israel Radio survey, Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon begins his fourth year in office with a low approval rating and a corruption investigation that threatens his administration's future. Jan 27, 2004
- ANC Would Easily Win In South Africa
- (CPOD) Jan. 19, 2004 - The African National Congress (ANC) continues to be the prevailing political organization in South Africa, according to a poll by Markinor. 60 per cent of respondents would support the ANC in the next general election. Jan 19, 2004
- Canada Top Choice For French Workers
- (CPOD) Jan. 6, 2004 - Canada is the preferred destination for prospective French workers, according to a poll by BVA released by M6 and Capital. 52 per cent of respondents mentioned Canada as a country they would choose if they were to seek employment outside of France. Jan 6, 2004
- ANC Holds Commanding Lead In South Africa
- (CPOD) Nov. 21, 2003 - The African National Congress (ANC) continues to be the top political force in South Africa, according to a poll by the Human Sciences Research Council. 45.8 per cent of respondents would support the ANC in an election. Nov 21, 2003
- New Election, New Boycott in Guinea
- Mario Canseco Boycotts are nothing new in Guinean votes. Nov 18, 2003