VOL XXXI

NO. 6

16-NOVEMBER-1987

The Middle East Situation

The Arab summit meeting in 'Amman surprised everybody by producingresolutions considerably stronger than had been generally anticipated. While itstopped short of breaking economic or diplomatic relations with Tehran, itsforthright condemnation of Iran for its occupation of Iraqi land, for itsattitude to peace efforts, and for the Mecca pilgrim riots of July, went furtherthan expected, as did its expressions of solidarity and support for...