VOL. XLIV

No. 02

8-January-2001

IRAQ

Security Council And Iraq In Continuing Low-Level Confrontation Over Surcharges

What started as another spat between Iraq and the Security Council in late November (MEES, 27 November 2000) has developed into a fully-fledged confrontation between the two which has led to the disruption of Iraqi oil exports. Although the crisis has had little political effect, it could, if not resolved in the next two weeks, have a significant impact on OPECs deliberations...