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—Voices from the Sensible Center— Interpreting the Middle
East for North Americans— Current Affairs 2 The Muddle Over the Marines—The story of the marine involvement in Lebanon now goes back more than a year, and the Administration has not made the exact mission of the marines any more clear to the American people than it did at the very beginning. We give you chapter and verse. 4 No Anti-Boycott Relief—Regulations designed to prevent U.S. companies from cooperating with the Arab economic boycott of Israel have not stopped the boycott—but by punishing even those companies which are not guilty they have slowed the growth of U.S. exports. Unfortunately for U.S. business, the regulations will continue in their present form for at least two more years. 4 Lobby Activities—For the first time ever, nearly a dozen Arab American groups have begun coordinating their activities on a regular basis under a new umbrella organization which has just been formed. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, meanwhile, can probably take some credit, however indirectly, for helping set the stage for the recent passage of two amendments in the Senate designed to cut aid to Syria. Regular Features 2 Editorial—A recent statement about Camp David by former President Carter reminds us, once again, that the view depends on which end of the telescope you are looking through. 6 Facts For Your Files—A Chronology of U.S.-Middle East Relations 6 Facts For Your Files—Text of Presidential Letter on Lebanon 7 Book Review—Two journalists have put together a book, God Cried, that is replete with stunning photography and searing prose on last year's siege of West Beirut and the massacre of Sabra and Shatila. Get it. Then look, read, and weep. 8 Personality—Here's a formula for being sought after by TV news shows these days: become an expert on Syria, serve a three-year tour there as U.S. Ambassador, develop a talent for thinking on your feet. Read our back page to find out how Ambassador Talcott Seelye has succeeded with this formula. |