Iraq- Primus Inter Pariahs

A Crisis Chronology, 1997-98
1999. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-333-74114-6
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 242 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 490 g

The book considers the ethical credentials of the United States in branding various countries 'pariah states', and describes the background to the Iraq Question (the role of Saddam, the genocidal sanctions regime, etc.). A detailed chronology of 1997-98 US/Iraq weapons-inspections crisis is given, prior to a profile of the subsequent UN/Iraqi settlement and its aftermath.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Simons, G.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: PARIAH POLITICS Who is to Judge? US: The Arrogance of Hegemony Iraq: The Background PART II: CRISIS CHRONOLOGY From UN Coalition (June to November 1997).To US Military Countdown (November 1997 to February 1998) PART III: END GAME? The Annan Deal Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

Über Autor(innen)

GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: and .