Diplomacy for War Story aired: Tuesday, March 11, 2003
The United States continues to work quietly to gain support for a resolution that would give international permission for a war with Iraq. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom proposes setting a deadline of March 17th, Saint Patrick Day, for Iraq to disarm fully.
At the same time around the world, opposition is still strong. For the first time, France has used the word veto explicitly, and Russia and Germany remain firm in opposition to war. For more we speak with reporters and analysts about the situation abroad.
We speak with Adil Najam of Boston University's Department of International Relations, about what position the Pakistani Government is likely to take on the question of force against Iraq, and information about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
A report from Kuwait on the mood of the people there as the threat of war with neighboring Iraq looms larger.
