The States Of Concern.(war against terror, Middle East)(Brief Article) From: APS Diplomat Strategic Balance in the Middle East | Date: January 14, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Input Solutions. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

From the US perspective, the "states of concern" - a phrase chosen by former secretary of state Madeleine Albright to replace "rogue states" - include Iraq, Iran and Libya. Iran and Libya have become noticeably more flexible in their overall state conduct in recent years. Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks Libya has strongly criticised terrorism and radical Islamists, although it has also blasted the bombardment of Afghanistan. Interestingly, the US has made relatively few comments ...