1.   The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait generated a series of major realignments in the Arab ranks.

2.   Throughout August Col. Moamer al Kadhafi, the leader of Libya, consistently criticized the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, but he nevertheless voted against the Cairo summit resolution.

3.   The USA responded to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait by mobilizing the largest demonstration of US overseas military power since the Vietnam war.

4.   Condemned Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

5.   In a televised address to the nation King Fahd strongly denounces the Iraqi invasion.

6.   Proceedings of the conference were frequently adjourned to accommodate emergency meetings of Arab Foreign Ministers called to discuss the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

7.   Relations between the two countries had grown tense during the months prior to the Iraqi invasion as Saddam moved to establish himself as the dominant Arab nationalist leader.

8.   The USA moved swiftly to placate Israeli hardliners following the Iraqi invasion, advising the government to adopt a low profile.

9.   The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait had an enormous political and economic impact on Jordan.

10.   Following the Iraqi invasion, the opposition pledged to support the Sabahs fully until Kuwait was liberated.