Barbara Conry describes US policy as "misguided. Find out why she does not think dual containment is effective.

Focuses on the motivating factors of the United States government for declaring war in the Gulf region.

Leon Hadar advocates localizing the conflict between the Israelis and Arabs due to lack of American-initiated progress.

Discusses the decision that the United States Congress was forced to make regarding a declaration of war.

Read about opportunities to engage the Islamic world in this paper by the Commonwealth Institute's Project on Defense Alternatives.

Founded in 1981 to raise public awareness of U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Provides teacher workshops and links to specialists.

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