ABSTRACT

This volume provides analysis of the state of Iraqs security and of current Western policy toward the country in the wake of the Gulf War. It also examines the political, economic, and security impact of sanctions, Iraqs future role as an oil exporter, the U.S. policy of dual containment in relation to Iraq, and options for dealing with Iraq in the future. }This volume provides analysis of the state of Iraqs security and of current Western policy toward the country in the wake of the Gulf War. It also examines the political, economic, and security impact of sanctions, Iraqs future role as an oil exporter, the U.S. policy of dual containment in relation to Iraq, and options for dealing with Iraq in the future. }

chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|24 pages

The Informal Politics of the “Center”

chapter 7|37 pages

Sanctions and Economic Instability

chapter 8|21 pages

Oil and Iraqi Export Capabilities

chapter 9|29 pages

External Relations

chapter 10|22 pages

Military Developments

chapter 11|30 pages

The Threat from Iraqi Land Forces

chapter 13|5 pages

The Threat from Iraqi Naval Forces

chapter 14|4 pages

Unconventional Warfare and Terrorism