VOL. XLVI

No 35

01-September-2003

IRAQ

Notes From BaghdadBy Thamir UqailiThe following is based on the observations of Iraqi oil expert Thamir Uqaili during a visit to Iraq, 21-29 July 2003.The Road To BaghdadPrior to my departure, I spent one week assessing ways of getting into Iraq. I checked the possibilities of a flight to Basra or Baghdad, but in the end had to settle for the 'Amman-Baghdad road. Going through Damascus would have meant linking with 'Amman-Baghdad highway shortly after...