Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLIX

No 7

13-February-2006

Political Comment (13 February 2006)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that it might be a good idea to see what Hamas has to say before deciding not to talk to it. Israels acting prime minister has pledged to redefine the countrys borders, very possibly unilaterally. The Danish embassy in Damascus has been burned by demonstrators protesting the publication of cartoons featuring the Prophet Muhammad.

Putin Breaks Ranks On Hamas...