U of S Experts Available to Discuss Developments in the Middle East
Posted December 17, 2003
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 17, 2003
2003-12-08-OTHER
MEDIA ADVISORY
U of S Experts Available to Discuss Developments in the Middle East
In the wake of the capture of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein by U.S.
soldiers December 14, several University of Saskatchewan professors with
relevant experience are available for media interviews.
* Political Studies:
Ron Wheeler, Associate Professor of Political Studies
(306) 966-5226, wheeler@sask.usask.ca
Does Saddam's capture increase the chances that a democratic government can
be established in Iraq? Is democracy even desirable in this part of the
world? Will his capture ease the threat of terrorism both in the Middle East
and abroad?
* Law:
Martin Phillipson, Professor of Law
(306) 966-5892, martin.phillipson@usask.ca
Who should try Saddam and why? What role, if any, should the international
community play? What role should the coalition play?
* Economics:
George Tannous, Professor and Department Head
Department of Finance and Management Science
College of Commerce
(306) 966-6695, george.tannous@usask.ca
We've seen the initial effect of Saddam's capture on the markets - first a
spike, then a close in the red the same day. What should we expect in the
longer term economically? How will it affect oil markets?
For expert commentary on this or other topics, visit Mindfields, the U of S
Experts Database at www.usask.ca/mindfields.
For more information, contact:
Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
http://www.usask.ca/research/
Tina Merrifield
Senior Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2213
tina.merrifield@usask.ca
