VOL. XLII

No. 20

17-May-1999

IRAQ

New Question Mark Over Iraqi OilExports

The transition from one phase of the oil-for-food program toanother in Iraq has usually been accompanied by political rhetoric andspeculation about a possible disruption of oil exports. This time around, thesituation is essentially no different, but somewhat more complicated. Iraqscomplaints are being voiced at the highest levels in the country, the USappears to be easing its position on sanctions, and oil exports have...