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Posted on Thursday December 14, 2006
Continuing Conflict in Iraq and Palestine Deepens U.S. – Arab Rift with Growing Costs to Both Sides
Trends point to challenges U.S. faces as identified in Iraq Study Group Report
WASHINGTON ─ Dec. 14, 2006 – Attitudes toward the U.S. from those in the Arab world have suffered greatly as a result of American foreign policy in the region, according to an Arab American Institute (AAI)/Zogby International poll released today.
The results, presented by AAI President James Zogby, show that uncertainty resulting from conflicts in Iraq, Palestine and Lebanon have significantly dampened Arab confidence in U.S. leadership and prospects for economic development and political stability.
“Baker and Hamilton had it right,” Zogby said at the press briefing announcing the results. “U.S. policy regarding the Middle East is hurting our ability to lead a coalition in Iraq. Addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would provide us with much needed credibility from the Arab world.”
