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An account of Gaddafi's latest political moves such as approaches to Egypt as well as to Sudan, which are characterised however as unpredictable as ever. Libya's new bullishness is related to increased revenues which have resulted from greater oil production. Western companies such as Petrofina SA, Belgium's biggest oil, gas, and petrochemical concern are reported to have been eager to take advantage of this new oil wealth. (DÜI-Asd)

This special survey sheds light on Italy's major effort in 1989 to boost trade in particular with the former Gulf combatants but also with North African neighbours, foremost among them Libya, where traditional ties were badly shaken following the Achille Lauro incident and the American raids on Tripoli and Benghazi in April 1986. Italy's export performance is compared with that of other Western industrial states. As is emphasized, however, much of Italy's effort in the Middle East has been expended on chasing debts in the region. In the case of Libyan debt the possiblity of taking oil as payment has not been excluded. (DÜI-Asd)

Anläßlich des 20. Jahrestages der Revolution und Qaddafis Auftreten vor der Blockfreien Konferenz in Belgrad untersucht der Autor die außenpolitische Haltung Libyens besonders gegenüber den USA und in Hinblick auf die Erdölpolitik des Landes. (DÜI-Sdt)

The article demonstrates that Sudan is afflicted not only with an intractable civil war but also with a government coalition of mistrustful partners. Paradoxically, as is argued, the rivalry within the government holds out of prospects of peace. At the same time, the reader is cautioned, that Sadiq al-Mahdi, a somewhat wily and experiences political campaigner, could still come up with new proposals, which can be passed off as a concession to the south and not too great a climbdown by the north. As is suggested he might repeal any Islamic laws that are passed, and blame their introduction on the Islamic National Front led by Dr. Hassan al-Turabi. (DÜI-Asd)

The report depicts the increased flow of the Nile waters as a welcome change from the disappointingly low levels, but it stresses that the root of the problem for Egypt remains its population growth. As is argued, greater prosperity in Egypt has meant a sharp increase in consumer goods. New pumps, videos and air conditioners, once considered a great luxury are becoming increasingly more common place. To feed them, 50 % of Egypt's food must be imported. Much of Egypt's diplomacy and long-range planning is said to go into solving this crucial issue. Stability in Sudan is part and parcel of this rationale. (DÜI-Asd)

This annual Italy-Middle East survey, which looks into all aspects of mutual relations, reports that not only are Italian companies still successful in the highly competitive Gulf markets, but that Arab investors are increasingly showing interest in opportunities in Italy itself. (DÜI-Asd)

An account of the failures of Libya's foreign policy in the South Pacific after Gadaffi's defeat in Chad in March 1987. The focus is on the repercussions of these setbacks on the relationship between the General People's Congress and the People's Bureaus abroad on the one side and the Foreign Ministry on the other side. (DÜI-Asd)

The report looks at the reshuffling of cabinet posts in the Libyan government and it deals in particular with the appointment of Omar al-Muntassar as prime minister. He is seen as Qaddafi's new man to bring some order to Libya's shambling economy and restore its tarnished image abroad. Qaddafi's rapprochement to Arafat and his PLO is also discussed. (DÜI-Asd)

The article speculates on the repercussions, which Libya's defeats at Wadi Doum and Faya-Largeau in northern Chad might have on Gaddafi's regime and his own political conduct. The conclusion is, that in the light of the country's economic difficulties, administrative chaos and continuing war, Gaddafi will have little other option than cosmetic changes. (DÜI-Asd)

A detailed description of the various efforts of setting up opposition parties and of establishing a unified opposition front to the Gaddafi regime. As is argued, all initiatives remain fraught with difficulties. (DÜI-Asd)

A survey of the industrial and industrialising activities of one of Saudi Arabia's successful business-groups, the Aggad Investment Company, which comprises twenty companies most of them involved in manufacturing. (DÜI-Asd)

Fascinating outline of the 120 years in business of the WJ Towell company, which is the oldest and most geographically-diversified company in the Arabian peninsula and which is wholly owned by members of the Sultan family in Oman. (DÜI-Asd)

Bericht über die in Jeddah ansässige Oriental Commercial and Shipping Company Limited (OCSCL) und ihren Gründer Abdel-Hamid Bokhari, dem es trotz des wirtschaftlichen Rückgangs in Saudi-Arabien gelungen ist, seine Flotte zu vergrößern; gleichzeitig fördert Bokhari durch seine Gesellschaft verschiedene Sportaktivitäten in Saudi-Arabien. (DÜI-Asd)