Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 40

4-October-2004

The Political Scene (4 October 2004)

King 'Abd Allah of Jordan does not believe it will be possible to hold elections in Iraq if things go on as they are. US Secretary of State Colin Powell has suggested some kind of international conference to help the electoral process along. The Syrians have agreed to help the Americans out in sealing the Iraqi frontier.

Election Schedule In Doubt

Against the background of escalating violence in Iraq,...