And there is an immense difficulty in assessing that in a closed political systems. Saddam offered little, Pajamaman won't either. Don't bet on the IAEA...
Yes, the changes will have to be detected through satellite reconnaissance-- or through post-mission BDAs.
I'd say the chances of a military action are already greater than 50 per cent-- and President Bush is not going to wait until his last days in office.
One lingering question is-- who will be on board with us, and who won't?