VOL. XLV

No 40

7-October-2002

Arab Press Review

(MEES Translation)

Perspective On Iraqs Future

The following is anextract from an interview with former Kuwaiti Information Minister Sa'd al-Tiflah that was publishedin the Kuwaiti weekly newspaper al-Tali'a on 27 September:

Q: What scenario has the US drawn up for Iraq, and what is thought to be the mostimportant aspect of it?

A: Guaranteeing the unity of Iraq in the context of clashing agendas.Iraq is surrounded by states, each of which has an agenda...