By John Jensen, 'The Sunday Telegraph', July 2, 1961

Kassem woos Kuwait. British troops land in anticipation of an invasion by Iraq.

By Low, 'The Guardian', July 4, 1961

Arab leaders fight as 'Tommy' guards the Kuwait oil fields.

By Vicky, 'The New Statesman', July 7, 1961

. . . while Khrushchev, Mao and MacMillian eavesdrop in disguise.

By Cummings, 'The Daily Express', September 29, 1961

The political union between Egypt and Syria, known as the United Arab Republic (1958 - 1961), fell apart following a military coup in Syria.

By Vicky, 'The Evening Standard', September 29, 1961

By Cummings, 'The Sunday Express', October 1, 1961

Caption: "Before we start jumping for joy, Lord Home, remember that in Middle-Eastern politics, a politician - however unpleasant he may be - looks like a saint compared with his successor."

By Jon, 'The Daily Mail', December 27, 1961

By Harold Maples, 'The Fort Worth Star-Telegram', December 29, 1961