The author has been asked to analyze four issues: the position that key states in their region are taking on U.S. military action against Iraq; the role of America in the region after the war with Iraq; the nature of security partnerships in the region after the war with Iraq; and the effect that war with Iraq will have on the war on terrorism in the region.

"March 2003."

Reactions to the global war against terrorism -- Current reactions to U.S. policy on Iraq -- The possible impact of war in Iraq -- Economic impact -- Perceptions of U.S. intentions and motivations -- Post-conflict reconstruction -- Conclusions -- Recommendations.