VOL. XLIV

No. 04

22 January 2001

The Political Scene

Just when things were going relatively well for Iraq regionally and internationally, President Saddam Husains son has reasserted Baghdads claim to Kuwait. In Iran the courts have passed heavy sentences on a group of President Mohammad Khatamis supporters.

Iraq Growls At Kuwait

On the face of it, the Iraqis have every reason not to rock the boat at this particular juncture. The air embargo is being flouted with increasing impunity by almost daily...