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Date: 28th February 1991
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
Current Page: 149
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P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:20/30 POST-WAR MIDDLE EAST 1/6 The post-war Middle East has been the subject of intense negotiation as the anti-Iraq coalition has developed. Anglo-US sources have indicated a new security arrangement may be set up, similiar to the recently-signed CSCE agreement in Europe. The security of small Gulf states wouldthen be assured by larger Arab nations,such as Egypt and Syria. The British Government has indicated itis considering retaining a permanent role in the region, suggesting a returnto an "East of Suez" garrison. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews
P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:20/55 KUWAIT IN THE FUTURE 2/6 Post-war Kuwait will initially be run by a joint US-Kuwaiti administration. Kuwait's emir declared martial law on 26 February for three months. During this period Allied troops are likely tosearch for Iraqi troops and booby trapsKuwaiti govjrnment officials have indicated, while in exile, that they will also act to expel populations whose leaders supported Saddam Hussein.Within this category come Palestinians,Yemenis, and Jordanians, who formed a substantial part of Kuwait's labour force before the invasion. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews
P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:13/50 KUWAIT IN THE FUTURE 3/6 Longer-term considerations for Kuwait's ruling al-Sabah family may lie with the introduction of a democracy. Although Kuwait's political system was relatively democratic compared to othernations in the region, it had been described as an enlightened despotism. US officials have said they favour democracy in Kuwait, although the emir dismissed parliament in 1985 after it disagreed with his policies. The emir has also said he would be prepared to host any western forces stationed in the Gulf after the war. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews
P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:26/45 KUWAIT IN THE FUTURE 4/6 The cost of rebuilding Kuwait's well- developed facilities has been estimated at up to $60 billion. Many lucrative engineering contracts were allocated to United States firms early on in the crisis, but continued destruction has created further needs. Kuwaiti officials have indicated they will award the contracts to their most staunch allies throughout the crisis. This is taken to mean US, Britain and France for their technology, and Saudi Arabia and Egypt for their labour. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews
P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:29/10 THE PALESTINIAN QUESTION 5/6 The issuj of a Palestinian homeland - central to the pre-war crisis - will certainly figure in the post-war regionIn addition to arms control, diplomats recognise the seeds of further wars liein the Israel-Palestinian conflict. France and the Soviet Union have made clear a desire for an international - possibly UN - conference on the issue. Both the US and Britain have indicated peace must be reached. However, some commentators say the US told Israel no Palestinian state would be allowed in return for Israel not joining the war. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews
P149 CEEFAX 149 Thu 28 Feb 22:17/05 THE POST-WAR GULF MAP 6/6 Allied leaders have repeatedly stated that territorial changes are not part of their war aims which have developed.US sources believe Iraq should remain intact, to counter Iranian regional presence and Turkish ambitions. The downfall of Saddam Hussein - alwaysan unspoken war aim - is included in the scenario of an humiliating defeat and ceasefire dictated on Allied terms.US sources have considered occupying southern Iraq after the war, to controlIraq's vital revenue-earning oil exports, and hence its government. 101Headlines 140Gulf Plus Index Latest News Plus GulfIndex WorldNews