June 02, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Jun. 2, 2003 - Americans believe the current situation in Iraq places George W. Bush in a perfect setting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 58 per cent of respondents say the outcome of the Gulf War leaves the United States president in a strong position to end the dispute.

(CPOD) Jun. 2, 2003 - Americans believe the current situation in Iraq places George W. Bush in a perfect setting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a poll by Knowledge Networks released by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 58 per cent of respondents say the outcome of the Gulf War leaves the United States president in a strong position to end the dispute.

While 63 per cent of respondents believe Bush is a strong leader in the international front, the number drops to 43 per cent when the Middle East conflict is assessed.

Bush will hold two days of talks with Middle East leaders this week, in an effort to promote the "road map" to peace, developed by the United States, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and Russia.

Polling Data

As a result of the war in Iraq, is president Bush in a stronger position to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Yes	58%
No	32%

How would you rate president Bush's leadership in dealing with international problems and issues?

Weak	17%
Neither strong, nor weak	19%
Strong	63%

How would you rate president Bush's leadership in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Weak	17%
Neither strong, nor weak	47%
Strong	43%

Source: Knowledge Networks / Program on International Policy Attitudes
Methodology: Interviews to 1,265 American adults, conducted from May 14 to 18, 2003. Margin of error is 3.5 per cent.