This time, a winnable war
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- Gulf conflict exacerbates Africa's economic crisis. // Africa Report;Nov/Dec90, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p5
Reports that as the Gulf crisis deepens and the oil prices have soared, Africa is emerging as the worst-affected region in the developing world. Threat of global recession; Debt repayments more painful; Scarce foreign exchange reserves; Fuel price increases in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Zaire, and...
- Lessons from the gulf crisis. Quandt, W.B. // Brookings Review;Fall90, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p3
Asserts that although Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 ushered in the first major international crisis of the post-Cold War era, some lessons can already be drawn from it, particularly with regard to American policy. Five lessons to bedrawn; Think of longer-term implications of this...
- Revolution, reform, or regression? Sadowski, Y. // Brookings Review;Winter90/91 Vol9 Issue1, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p17
Asserts that even if the United States defeats Iraq, the crisis in the Middle East is going to persist and fuel renewed instability because the invasion of Kuwait is only one symptom of a much wider crisis in the Arab world. 1980 had been a period of relative stability; 1960s markedly less...
- A Statement on the Persian Gulf crisis. Podhoretz, N. // Commentary;Nov90, Vol. 90 Issue 5, p17
Opinion. Talks about current developments in the Persian Gulf. Examines reactions from the right and the left; Discusses similarities between the `debate over the gulf crisis and Vietnam; Urges a military strike against Iraq.
- How to fight Iraq. Cohen, E.A. // Commentary;Nov90, Vol. 90 Issue 5, p21
Examines the nature of the problems facing America in the event of a war with Iraq. Describes the differences between American and Iraqi forces; Outlines three of America's strategic options; Asserts that the outcome of this conflict could set inmotion events for which our children will have to...
- Desert standoff. // Current Events;9/14/90, Vol. 90 Issue 1, p1
Reports on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's August 2, 1990 invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent United States military response. United States and international forces in Saudi Arabia; International trade embargo against Iraq; `Operation Desert Shield'; Westerners held as hostages in Iraq and...
- Iraqnophobia. Armstrong, S. // Mother Jones;Nov/Dec90, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p24
Presents several examples of subjects related to Iraq and its invasion of Kuwait that require deeper understanding and sharper analysis by a media that seems ignorant and lazy.
- Baghdad's bully. Watson, R.; Wilkinson, R. // Newsweek;8/13/90, Vol. 116 Issue 7, p16
Discusses Saddam Hussein and his invasion of Kuwait, which has terrified his neighbors and triggered new oil jitters. Brief description of invasion; Strongest leader in the Arab world; Most potent force in the global oil market; Embargos imposed by other nations including the United States,...
- Tanks and troops exact a heavy price. Anderson, H.; Wilkinson, R. // Newsweek;8/13/90, Vol. 116 Issue 7, p29
Discusses the possible effects Iraq's invasion of Kuwait could have on the United States, from inflated oil prices to a recession. Prediction of $30 per barrel of oil by the end of this year; Bleak scenarios; Impact likely to be greater overseas;New flexibility of oil consumers; Sanctions. ...
- Media coverage edition. // Newsweek;8/27/90, Vol. 116 Issue 9, p4
Presents a list of conventional wisdom concerning the media coverage of the Kuwait invasion. Includes Dan Rather; CNN; Sam Donaldson; More.
