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The Road to War

from the August 09, 1990 edition
Iraq Crisis Reflects Shift in World Alliances
Bush's swift response to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait brings the broadest international consensus since World War II.

from the August 13, 1990 edition
Thatcher's Gulf Move Wins Broad Support Among British Public
In contrast to the lack of strong public support for current Prime Minister Blair's decision to back the US for action against Iraq in 2003, Margaret Thatcher enjoys broad public support for joining the US-led coalition in 1990.

from the August 13, 1990 edition
US Intervention Spawns Arab Reaction
After lining up impressive support among the governments of most Arab states, the US triggers a backlash of pan-Arab nationalism and Islamic fundamentalism.

from the January 22, 1991 edition
Bush and Saddam Look at Conflict With Different Historical Lenses
The prospect of victory and defeat looks different from Washington and Baghdad from the outset.

During the War

from the January 23, 1991 edition
Quick End to Gulf War Could Lift US Economy
Cheaper oil would ease inflation precipitating a drop in interest rates that would give the economy a boost.

from the January 23, 1991 edition
War Poses Political Risks For Both US Parties in '92
George H. W. Bush's vision of a "new world order," looks to be a hard policy for Republicans to sell in 1992.

from the January 30, 1991 edition
Arab Backlash More Likely
Emotions unleashed in the Arab world since the start of the war puts strains on US allies in the region.

from the February 13, 1991 edition
Editorial: The Daunting Aftermath
The burden of enforcing international law and paying for peace and security after the war should be shared equitably among nations.

The Aftermath

from the February 28, 1991 edition
Coalition's Final Stage: Managing Shift to Peace
Analysts look ahead to managing a different Middle East.

from the February 28, 1991 edition
Editorial: US-Arab Relations
Will the overwhelming force used by the US and coalition forces translate into enhanced US credibility in the Arab world or enhanced support for Saddam Hussein?

from the March 7, 1991 edition
Unity In War Seen as Defeat for Terrorism
In the wake of the Gulf war, analysts think cooperation with Arab countries seen during the war will continue, making it harder for terrorism to thrive.

from the March 15, 1991 edition
Saudis Direct Vast Wealth Toward 'New Arab Order'
Coming out of the war confident and virtually unscathed, Saudi Arabia is expected to utilize its enhanced political capital carefully.

from the March 20, 1991 edition
US Policy Seen as Backing One-Party Rule in Iraq
In the war's aftermath the US seems to prefer stability to democracy in Iraq.

from the April 10, 1991 edition
Crisis Deepens as Kurds Continue To Flee Iraq
Shortly after Saddam Hussein's offensive to recapture northern Iraq from Kurdish control, the Kurdish and Shiite refugee crisis becomes more desperate.

from the April 23, 1992 edition
Arab Resentment Builds Over the UN's Sanctions
UN sanctions against Iraq and Libya could lead to a dangerous backlash in the Arab world, analysts fear.

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