Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Africa

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
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
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
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
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
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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