ll. These fears had been expressed before as the U.S, hesitated to become involved in Latin American disputes, among others. In this case, the fears would prove to be unfounded. The war was over within the prescribed 100 hours, with a military victory declared by the United States and her allies. Yet, within a short time, there were also criticisms leveled because the victory was not more decisive, since Saddam Hussein was still in power. The stated goal of removing Iraqi forces from Kuwait had been achieved, however.
Amin notes that the Gulf War as presented in and to the Western media had but one objective--enforcing the rule of law and under that banner the liberation of Kuwait. The objective, it was said, would lead to a new world order based on law and justice, bringing about at last the end of the East-West conflict and leading to a new age. However, Amin counters that this is not indicated by the reality of the conflict:
Quite to the contrary, the Gulf War
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