VOL. XLV

No 49

9-December-2002

The Political Scene

The Americans are continuing to rattle their sabers as the deadline for Iraqs 8 December declaration of its arms programs approaches. They have also sent a leading hawk to Ankara and appointed a special envoy to deal with the Iraqi opposition. Israels ambassador to the UN has been rebuked for speaking of a Palestinian state.

The Ides Of December

Despite a well-publicized visit to a presidential palace inBaghdad by UN weapons inspectors, the...