Publications Received 

The Gulf War: A Survey of Political Issues and Economic Consequences by Keith McLachlan and George Joffe. Published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Special Report No. 176, 1984, pp. 118. Available from: EIU, 40 Duke St., London W1M 5DG, UK. price US $130.

"Any realistic assessment of the outcome of the war between Iran and Iraq must take account of the deep uncertainties that affect the situation. All forecasts will bear against the one certainty...