Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 19

9-May-2005

Political Comment (9 May 2005)

The Americans have grudgingly conceded that the Syrians have made some progress towards complying with resolution 1559, but that is clearly not the end of it as far as Washington is concerned. Israels decision to halt the transfer of responsibility for security in the West Bank to the Palestinians is the latest blow to attempts to revive the peace process.

Lebanon Goes Ahead With Elections

To judge from the tone...