Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 50

13-December-2004

The Political Scene (13 December 2004)

Iraqs two largest Shi'a political parties have formed an alliance ahead of next months scheduled elections, and Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar has accused Iran and Syria of interfering in the electoral process. In Israel, the Likud party has opted for a coalition with Labour rather than a fresh election.

Shi'as Form Electoral Alliance

The 9 December announcement of the formation of the...