Description:The Dragon and the Bear presents a comprehensive study in the interests and involvement of the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China in the Arab world.Compiled by the research staff of An-Nahar Arab Report, the weekly analysis of political and economic developments in the Middle East, The Dragon and the Bear includes an important section on the Arab communist parties, with an appendix of tables giving basic data on their strength and press organs. This information is collected together here for the first time.The Dragon and the Bear is one of a series of Middle East studies published by An-Nahar Arab Report.