The View from Here

Iraq - And Now for Something Completely Different!

By Barry Shaw

September 1, 2002

The media airways and the printed press is full of discussion and opinion on the
importance of America obtaining Congressional and UN approval before mounting
a major offensive against Saddam Hussein.

Talking heads pontificate advise about not going in without the permission of the
neighbouring Arab nations due to the potential backlash from other Moslem nations.
The importance of getting Allies on board has also been expressed.

What everyone is overlooking is the possibility that another agenda is on the table
that will not require all this approval.

So, here is the scenario that is worthy of consideration.

Currently, US navy ships are quietly sneaking out of ports loaded with equipment and
marines. They are heading to the region, to friendly neighbouring states. There is already a healthy force of aircraft and military hardware scattered around the region. Suddenly, a coup will take place within Iraq, hopefully removing Saddam. However, with or without the removal of Saddam, the coup leaders will call on assistance from forces and nations outside Iraq and America, it's troops at the ready, will race into Baghdad to answer this appeal - thereby negating the need for UN approval. Once the situation has been stabilised, Crown Prince Hassan, the brother of the late King Hussein of Jordan, will be asked to head a temporary and benign rule until Iraq is able to decide its own future.

There is a historic link between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Iraq which ended when 23 year old King Feisel was assassinated in Iraq in 1958.

Furthermore, Crown Prince Hassan recently met with Iraqi National Congress, which is the main Iraqi opposition group in exile.

A move into Iraq, which would then be headed by Crown Price Hassan, could be an acceptable solution for the Iraqi army and its people.

It would be a move totally acceptable to the United States and, eventually, Europe.
It would also prove difficult for other Arab states to object to this solution.
Such an Iraq could enter into a federation with Jordan, and take the interests of the Kurds into account, thereby adding stability to the region.

Save this article and compare it to what actually happens.

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