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Word: arabists (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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Hussein's relations with Iraq have warmed over the past decade, mainly as a shield against rising fundamentalism and Israel's designs to turn his kingdom into a Palestinian state. He has had to acknowledge the pan-Arabist, anti-U.S. passions of his citizens -- at least half of whom are Palestinian -- which have only increased as the peace process has stalled. Hussein refused to join the Arab League's original condemnation of Iraq, calling the move premature. "I believe ((Saddam)) is a person to be trusted and dealt with," he declared...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Gulf: Me And My Brother Against My Cousin | 8/20/1990 | See Source »

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