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| —Voices from the Sensible Center— Interpreting the Middle
East for North Americans— Inside This Issue 1 Policy—Israel has found that she can almost always get what she wants from her American "friends." The question is: are we really giving her what she needs? 2 Editorial—The return of the TWA hostages has been accompanied by a chorus of "experts" droning on about "the Stockholm syndrome." If there's been any brainwashing, however, it may have been done over here, not over there. 3 Government—Dual citizenship is not merely a matter of holding two passports. It can, as Robert Hazo points out, have some very serious consequences. 4 Update on Congress—While the Senate was busy last month scuttling Administration requests for aid to Jordan, pro-Israel congressmen were working behind-the-scenes on a plan that would save Israel billions in interest payments—at the expense of the American taxpayer. 5 International Law—The State of Israel and the TWA hijackers have something in common—they both violated the international law on the taking of hostages. A noted expert on international law explains. 6 Media—The uncovering of the Walker spy ring wasn't the only espionage story to break in the last few months. But, given the media's lethargic coverage of the "Krytron Affair," it's unlikely you've even heard of Richard Smyth, Aaron Milchan, or krytrons. For the story, turn to our report on p.6. 7 Lobbies and Activists—ADC embarked on an advertising campaign against present levels of aid to Israel and responded vigorously to instances of anti-Arab hysteria that surfaced with the hostage crisis. Mainstream Jewish groups, on the other hand, worried about the negative effects the crisis was having on American support of Israel. 8 Re-enter Humphrey, Junior—Our young friend came swaggering in this time with a lot of tough talk about what we should do to Lebanon. Miz, our buxom intern, softened him up for us and then took him out—to lunch. 10 Trade and Finance—With U.S. trade deficits on the rise worldwide, a projected increase in our trade surplus with the Middle East is surely welcome news. John Haldane examines the important role that agricultural exports to the Mideast play in salvaging our balance of payments situation. 11 Personality—David Obey, the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, is one congressman who has dared to speak out against blindly increasing military aid to Israel. 12 Book Review—The second edition of the Mallisons' Armed Conflict in Lebanon has alarming new material on U.S. involvement in and responsibility for the 1982 invasion of Lebanon. 13 Facts For Your Files—A chronology of U.S.-Mideast relations. |