(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in Britain believe their government should cease its participation in both the war on terrorism and the coalition effort, according to a poll by YouGov released by the Daily Telegraph. 59 per cent of respondents would withdraw all troops from Iraq almost immediately.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Adults in Britain are split over the appropriate action their government could take to resolve a recent predicament with Iran, according to a poll by ICM Research. 48 per cent of respondents oppose the use of force as a last resort to deal with Iran, while 44 per cent are in favour.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in five different predominantly-Arab countries believe the United States and Iran have gained the most out of the ongoing war in Iraq, according to a poll by Zogby International and the Arab American Institute. 62 per cent of respondents in Egypt and 41 per cent of respondents in Jordan think the U.S. benefited the most from the conflict.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – More Americans believe Iran could become a danger for their country, according to a poll by CBS News. 18 per cent of respondents think Iran is a threat to the United States that requires military action now, up eight points since mid-March.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Germany consider the United States as more dangerous than Iran, according to a poll by Forsa released by Stern and RTL. 48 per cent of respondents say the U.S. is the biggest threat to global peace, while 31 per cent think Iran is.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in the United States express confidence in their current administration to tell the truth, according to a poll by Zogby Interactive released by UPI. 60 per cent of respondents say they would believe their government if it announced that it possesses evidence of Iran’s support to the Iraqi insurgency.
A modern country seems to be pedaling backwards in both international and domestic policies. How worried should the world be?
Gabriela Perdomo – As Vladimir Putin enters his last year in Russia’s presidency, his tone and decisions turn more and more aggressive. Both at home and abroad, the once-diplomatic head of state is loosening up and speaking his mind, wielding his weapons and pointing his finger like it is his last chance to do so.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many adults in the United States believe their country should not become involved in a military conflict with Iran, according to a poll by Harris Interactive. 50 per cent of respondents are opposed to bombing Iran if it is proven that the Islamic country is helping the Shiites in Iraq.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Most people in the United Kingdom reject a military confrontation between the world and a nuclear Iran, according to a poll by YouGov. Only seven per cent of respondents would support a full-scale invasion of Iran if it gets nuclear weapons, while 17 per cent would consent to targeted military strikes against potential nuclear installations.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Few people in the United States and Ukraine believe climate change is particularly menacing, according to a poll by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and WorldPublicOpinion.org. 46 per cent of Americans and 33 per cent of Ukrainians think global warming is a critical threat.
