VOL. XLV

No 27

8-July-2002

ThePolitical Scene

Following PresidentBushs 24 June speech, Secretary of State Colin Powell has done a u-turn on thequestion of dealing with Palestinian Authority President Yasir'Arafat, but Egypt and Saudi Arabia continue to insist that the Palestinians should choose their own leadership.Surprisingly, the Syrians see positive elements in the speech.

Powell Ditches 'Arafat:Arabs Disagree

Following President Bushs 24 June speech in which, as partof his vision for the...