VOL. XXXIII

NO. 7

20-NOVEMBER-1989

The Political Scene

The parliamentary elections in Jordan were contested by political partiesranging from communists to the Muslim Brotherhood, and despite the fact thatthey resulted in a lower house which might prove fractious, King Husain hasindicated that he intends to press ahead with his plans for political pluralism.In Lebanon, President Muawad has reappointed former Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss to his post, which looks like being the easiest part of...