VOL. XLII

No 44

1-November-1999

The Political Scene

The Americans are taking a sudden (and belated) interestin efforts to end Sudans civil war. Presidential and parliamentary electionsin Tunisia have followed the pattern set by Egypt and Yemen in September.Mauritania has become the third member of the Arab League to recognize Israel.

The Americans Take An Interest In Sudan

In the 17 odd years since Sudans civil war began in 1983,the Americans attitude toward it has generally been one of...