Submitted: Mon, 21 June 2004 John W. Sutherlin, Ph.D. Visiting Professor Tulane University Address: Norman Mayer, St. 302 New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 USA phone: 504-862-8314 e-mail: jsuthe9831@aol.com Teaching: Middle East Politics, Politics of the Persian Gulf and Water Management in the Middle East. His expertise lies with his environmental management and engineering coupled with his understanding of the region.