VOL. XXXVI

NO. 34

24 MAY 1993

The Political Scene

After the disappointing outcome of the ninth round of bilateral peacenegotiations, nobody seems to know what happens next, although the Palestiniansare discussing their ideas on a declaration of principles with the Americans.The Saudis have taken no further action against the founders of an Islamic humanrights group, although it may only be a matter of time before the authorities goon the offensive. The third round of multilateral talks on arms...