VOL. XXXVI

NO. 5

2 NOVEMBER 1992

The Political Scene

Qatar's decision to reestablish relations with Iraq has escalated its borderdispute with Saudi Arabia unpredictably and with potentially dangerousconsequences. The bilateral Arab-Israeli peace talks have recessed until afterthe US presidential elections. Multilateral regional talks on environmental andeconomic issues have also been held.

Qatar Reopens Embassy in Baghdad

When the news broke (on 27 October) that Qatar had sent its ambassador backto...