Dated January 10-16, 2010
EAST EUROPE
Ukraine's National Election -- a Problem of Democracy?
Pew Research Center surveys show that Ukrainians are not only disenchanted with their current leadership and economic situation; they are also broadly dissatisfied with the democratic and capitalist systems that evolved after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. In fact, of the former Eastern bloc publics surveyed, Ukrainians are the most unhappy with the transition to democracy and free markets.
January 14, 2010
WEST EUROPE
French Disappointed with National Identity Debate
Half of people in France are dissatisfied with a government initiative to launch a "great debate on the national identity," according to a poll by CSA published in Le Parisien. 50 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 25 per cent say they are content with it.
January 14, 2010
Britons Want Shorter Time Limit for Abortions
Almost half of the population of Britain wants the time limit on abortion to be reduced from the current 24 weeks, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 47 per cent of respondents share this point of view, while 36 per cent would maintain the current limit.
January 14, 2010
Conservatives Retain Large Lead in Britain
The Conservative party maintains a considerable advantage over its rivals in Britain, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 40 per cent of respondents would support the Tories in the next general election.
January 12, 2010
Portuguese Split on Same-Sex Marriage
People in Portugal are divided in their opinion of same-sex marriage, according to a poll by Eurosondagem published in Express. 49.5 per cent of respondents oppose marriages between people of the same sex, while 45.5 per cent favour them.
January 11, 2010
NORTH AMERICA
Obama Image Unscathed By Terrorism Controversy
In the aftermath of the failed Christmas Day terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound airliner, the government's ratings for reducing the threat of terrorism have slipped. In addition, 33% now say that the ability of terrorists to launch a major attack on the U.S. is greater than it was at the time of 9/11; that is up only slightly from November but is the highest percentage expressing this view in surveys dating to 2002.
January 14, 2010
U.S. Fear of Terrorism Steady After Foiled Christmas Attack
Gallup polls bracketing the 2009 Christmas Day terror incident -- in which a Nigerian man attempted to explode a bomb hidden under his clothes on a Northwest Airlines flight -- document little change in U.S. public concern about being victimized by terrorism.
January 13, 2010
Congress and Wall Street Are Blamed the Most for Americans' Current Financial Situation
A new Harris interactive survey shows that almost three-quarters of Americans (72%) say they blame Congress for their financial situation while 71% blame Wall Street.
January 06, 2010
Blacks Upbeat about Black Progress, Prospects
According to a comprehensive new nationwide Pew Research Center survey on race, despite the bad economy, blacks' assessments about the state of black progress in America have improved more dramatically during the past two years than at any time in the past quarter century.
January 12, 2010
Americans Back Profiling Air Travelers to Combat Terrorism
Americans widely endorse the use of profiling to single out airline passengers for more intensive security searches before they board U.S. flights, based on their age, ethnicity, or gender. Seventy-one percent are in favor of this practice and 27% are opposed.
January 15, 2010
In U.S., Air Travelers Take Body Scans in Stride
In the midst of renewed discussion of heightened security measures to thwart terrorist attacks like the Christmas Day attempt to blow up an airplane over Detroit, 78% of U.S. air travelers approve of U.S. airports' using full body scan imaging on airline passengers.
January 11, 2010
Americans Lose Ground in Most Areas of Well-Being in 2009
Americans' overall well-being in 2009 precisely matched their overall well-being in 2008, with a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index composite score of 65.9 for each year. However, how Americans got to that score was considerably different in 2009 than it was in 2008: 2009 scores fell behind for five of the six well-being sub-indexes, but the Life Evaluation Index score improved so much that it offset the declines in the other five areas.
January 14, 2010
Rating for Harper Drops to 28% in Canada
Fewer Canadians are satisfied with the way their prime minister is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 28 per cent of respondents approve of the Stephen Harper’s performance, down four points since December.
January 16, 2010
Dissatisfaction with Prorogation Grows in Canada
More adults in Canada disagree with their federal government’s decision to prorogue Parliament, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 61 per cent of respondents share this view, up eight points in a week.
January 15, 2010
Conservatives Face Slight Dip in Canada
Canada’s governing Conservative Party begins this year with a drop in popularity, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 34 per cent of respondents would vote for the Tories in the next election to the House of Commons, down two points since December.
January 14, 2010
LATIN AMERICA
Survey Highlights Haitians’ Vulnerability
The effects of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake would be difficult for any country to cope with -- but they are likely to be particularly crippling and long-lasting for Haiti, whose residents were already less likely than any other population in the Western Hemisphere to have access to essential goods and services.
January 14, 2010
More Brazilians Readily Support Lula
The popularity of Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shows no signs of receding, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 72 per cent of respondents say Lula has done a good or very good job as head of state, up five points since August.
January 13, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
People in Three Countries Think Iran Wants Nukes
People in three countries believe the Iranian government is attempting to develop nuclear weapons, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 71 per cent of Americans, 66 per cent of Canadians and 63 per cent of Britons agree with this notion.
January 12, 2010
Widespread Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Italy
According to Pew Research Center survey, Italians have a very negative view of immigrants. They believe that immigrants are having bad impact on the social and economic life of Italy.
January 12, 2010
Arab League Countries' Views of U.S. Leadership Up in 2009
Approval ratings of U.S. leadership increased in 10 of 12 Arab League countries that Gallup surveyed twice in 2009. Between the first survey period from February to March and the second survey period from July to October, U.S. leadership enjoyed the highest approval jump in Bahrain (33 percentage points), Mauritania (22 points), Kuwait (19 points), and Comoros (15 points).
January 13, 2010
Poverty Most Serious World Problem, Says Global Poll
Extreme poverty is a more serious problem for the world than climate change, terrorism, or the state of the global economy, according to a new annual global poll across 23 countries conducted by Globescan for BBC World Service.
January 17, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
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