The Middle East Situation

The temperature in the Gulf War has risen again, with the "war of the cities" resumed in earnest after a 7week lull, and further attacks on shipping in Gulf waters. In Lebanon, the protracted and unresolved battle for the Palestinian camps has continued to cause repercussions locally and throughout the region, with pressure building up on Syria to stop the fighting. With the Israelis about to complete their withdrawal from Lebanon, the time seems to be...