What Next: Towards a Responsible Iraq Policy

Middle East experts discussed the impacts which military strikes and economic sanctions had had on Iraq’s military and civilian infrastructu… read more

Middle East experts discussed the impacts which military strikes and economic sanctions had had on Iraq’s military and civilian infrastructure. They argued that little of real value was accomplished by military strikes because it emboldened the Iraqi government and effectively ended any hope for renewed weapons inspections. They also said that the U.S. should support the lifting of sanctions against Iraq to promote regional stability. After their remarks the answered questions from the audience. close

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  • Denis Halliday Assistant Secretary-General United Nations
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What Next: Towards a Responsible Iraq Policy

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Program ID:
117508-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 29, 1998 | 11:04am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 30, 1998 | 4:36am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 29, 1998 | 11:04am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 29, 1998 | 8:30pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 30, 1998 | 4:36am EST | C-SPAN 1
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