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I suggest you contract Phyllis Bennis at the Institute for Policy Accuracy at <http://www.accuracy.org> Phyllis is the author of the most factual book to date on US control and influence at the UN. Her excellent book, "Calling the Shots" (Olive Branch Press) has just been re-updated and republished, and the information she provides is something everyone should be aware of. A phone number for the IPA is 202-347-0020. You may be able to reach her thru that number or be referred to a direct line to her. nels ---------- Joy Gordon wrote: > I am writing a book on the ethics of economic sanctions, and I'm > looking particularly at the situation of Iraq. At the moment I am > looking specifically at the disproportionate influence that the US > has within the Security Council. I am interested in getting > documentation of ways in which the US exerted pressure to pass > the initial resolutions, as well as its influence on the procedures > and impediments in the Oil for Food program. For example, there > is the story that the Yemeni representative was told, in regard to > Yemen's opposition that this would be "the most expensive 'no' > vote you've ever cast". > Does anyone have information or documentation about other > ways in which the US (or UK) used its influence, such as offers of > financial support, threats to withdraw funding, to pressure votes or > generate support? > > > Joy Gordon > Philosophy Department > Fairfield University > Fairfield, CT > > -- > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > This is a discussion list run by the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq > For removal from list, email soc-casi-discuss-request@lists.cam.ac.uk > Full details of CASI's various lists can be found on the CASI website: > http://welcome.to/casi -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a discussion list run by the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq For removal from list, email soc-casi-discuss-request@lists.cam.ac.uk Full details of CASI's various lists can be found on the CASI website: http://welcome.to/casi