Twisting Gulf arms.

The article presents the author's views on the current state of Middle East politics. Recent events in Middle East politics, including an improved relationship between Kuwait and Israel and Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip are reviewed. It is the author's view that Israel continues its coloni...

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Published in:New Statesman Vol. 134; no. 4764; p. 33
Main Author: Fisk, Robert
Format: Article
Published: New Statesman Ltd. 10/31/2005
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Summary:The article presents the author's views on the current state of Middle East politics. Recent events in Middle East politics, including an improved relationship between Kuwait and Israel and Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip are reviewed. It is the author's view that Israel continues its colonial expansion despite the withdrawal. It is suggested that Arab leaders are not asking the right questions with regard to Israeli settlements.