The Middle East Situation

Sudan's new military rulers have succeeded in producing a largely civilian government to administer the country, but have yet to establish a fruitful dialogue with the southern rebel leader, Col. John Garang. They have moved swiftly to normalize relations with neighboring Libya and intend to do likewise with Ethiopia and the Soviet Union. Iraqi President Saddam Husain has indicated that Baghdad will soon end the current lull in attacks on targets deep inside...