GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: Libya: The Struggle for Survival, Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam, The United Nations: a Chronology of Conflict, Cuba: From Conquistador to Castro, UN Malaise: Power Problems and Realpolitic, The Scourging of Iraq: Sanctions, Law and Natural Justice and Vietnam Syndrome: Impact on US Foreign Policy.

• List of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: PARIAH POLITICS Who is to Judge? US: The Arrogance of Hegemony Iraq: The Background PART II: CRISIS CHRONOLOGY From UN Coalition (June to November 1997)... ...To US Military Countdown (November 1997 to February 1998) PART III: END GAME? The Annan Deal Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: Libya: The Struggle for Survival, Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam, The United Nations: a Chronology of Conflict, Cuba: From Conquistador to Castro, UN Malaise: Power Problems and Realpolitic, The Scourging of Iraq: Sanctions, Law and Natural Justice and Vietnam Syndrome: Impact on US Foreign Policy.

• List of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART I: PARIAH POLITICS Who is to Judge? US: The Arrogance of Hegemony Iraq: The Background PART II: CRISIS CHRONOLOGY From UN Coalition (June to November 1997)... ...To US Military Countdown (November 1997 to February 1998) PART III: END GAME? The Annan Deal Appendices Notes Bibliography Index