Back to the Gulf

Article Abstract:

Although Britain, France and the US made the right decision in prohibiting Iraqi planes from flying into south Iraq, their reasons may not be to merely save the Shiites there. Iraq's conflicts with the Kurds and the southern Arabs, as well as possible political consequences of the 'no fly' are presented.

United Kingdom, British foreign relations

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At his request

Article Abstract:

The air strikes on Iraq were exactly what Saddam Hussein wanted; the US should have ignored him. The strikes did not do further damage to Iraq's military strength or nuclear capability or help Iraq's minorities. Instead they helped transfer the Iraqis' anger from Saddam to the West.

International aspects, Air warfare

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Patrolling the southern skies

Article Abstract:

Numerous murders have occurred in south Iraq. Iraq claims foreign saboteurs are responsible. The US, UK and France plan to send air forces in and have informed Iraq to keep its military aircraft grounded in the surrounding sector. All Arab states do not support the no-fly policy.

Political activity, Bush, George H.W.

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