Washington Watch Articles From 1992


The Clinton Administration and the Arab world: Some Early Advice
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The Clinton Administration and the Arab world: Some Early Advice

The transition from the Bush to the Clinton Administration is in full swing. Not only did President-elect Bill Clinton come to Washington this week to meet with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill and President George Bush at the White House, but the Democrats' transition offices have opened; and they are beginning to lay out their plans for the most massive shift of government policy and personnel that this city has witnessed in the past twelve years.

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Clinton and the Middle East, No Time For Panic
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Clinton and the Middle East, No Time For Panic

There has been a great deal of analysis and commentary in the Arab press about the impact of a Clinton presidency on the Arab world. Many of the articles I have seen have been fundamentally flawed, based as they were on simplistic distortions or inadequate analysis.

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Foreign Affairs: Bush's Strong Suit?
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Foreign Affairs: Bush's Strong Suit?

One week before the Republican National Convention, world events may be dealing George Bush the cards he needs to improve his chances against a still-surging Bill Clinton.

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