Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 43

25-October-2004

The Political Scene (25 October 2004)

The Americans are pursuing their vendettas with Syria (over Lebanon) and Iran (over nuclear activities) while seeking to enlist Syrian and Iranian cooperation in stabilizing Iraq.

Annan To Report Every Six Months On Lebanon

Continuing their campaign to evict the Syrians from Lebanon, France and the US on 19 October persuaded the Security Council to approve unanimously a statement urging Syria to comply...