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Comments on issues pertaining to politics and government in the United States. Irony in the fact that those who argued for delaying the war against Iraq for as long as possible are now complaining that it isn't ending fast enough; Obstacles to ending the Gulf war; Sunnites' power throughout the Arab world; Efforts to maintain a Gulf balance of power; U.S. Secretary of State James Baker's record of compromising President Bush's war policies.

Examines the potential aftermath of a successful U.S. campaign against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Professor Edward Said of Columbia University's description of the status of the Arab politics, in his January 11 article on "The New York Times"; Bankruptcy of the Arab political order; Possible consequences is Iraq were to be destroyed; Neighboring countries' concern over the future of the Iraqi state and its territorial integrity; Change of regime rather than of borders.

Warns against offering excessive rewards to Iran and Syria for their current efforts towards the release of Western hostages. Recognition of their role in working towards resolving the hostage problem; Questionable motives behind their efforts.