An attack of pactitis. (long-term political consequences and disasters from international treaties)

From: National Review | Date: August 12, 1991| Author: Crozier, Brian | Copyright information

AN ATTACK OF PACTITIS

ALERT READERS will have spotted that this occasional column has changed its name. In deference to the prevailing view that the cold war has been won by the West, "The Protracted Conflict" has yielded to "World in Conflict." If anything, the note of pessimism has deepened.

The aftermath of the Gulf War has done nothing to lighten the mood. The overthrow of a tyrant usually tempts the victors to have a go at remaking the international order. T...