The Gulf after the Iraqi invasion
In: Vierteljahresberichte / Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung: Vjb ; problems of international cooperation, Heft 123, S. 17-28
ISSN: 0936-451X
As the author sees it, Saddam Hussein has underestimated the readiness of the allies to respond to the invasion of Kuwait with strong counter-measures. While militarily the allies could easily defeat Iraq, long-term political repercussions for them would be serious if the allies forced Iraq to its knees. After discussing immediate outlook for war and peace in the Gulf region, Field looks at Kuwaitis' views of their future, reactions of the other Gulf states and Saudi Arabia to Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and future regional security framework in this region. (DÜI-Sen)