Info - Iraq > >The invasion of Iraq was an excuse to weaken its military capability >and >to decrease its ability to challenge Israel's military dominance in the
>region. The invasion of Kuwait was initiated by Iraq following a meeting >between the United States ambassador to Iraq and Iraqi officials. The >Iraqis complained to the United States that the Kuwaitis were employing >horizontal drilling and violating their oil reserves. The United States >ambassador advised the Iraqis to initiate any action they deemed >appropriate. This statement that was taped by >the Iraqis, gave them the impression they were given a green light in the >affair. After the invasion of Kuwait by the Iraqis, >the American ambassador stated her statement was misconstrued even though, >according to the taped conversation, what she stated coulod no way be >misunderstood. This forked-tongue diplomacy was another example of how >great powers employ cunning and excuses to subdue nations, other than >those that work in their interests. THE END ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bUrHhl.bVKZIr Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
