"In general, what liaison there was is going to break down further; no question about it," said an Administration expert who declined to be identified.

"They have not done their homework very well," one Administration expert said of the committee members.

Until last Sunday, the idea of revolution seemed remote to most Administration experts.

But some Administration experts said such promises had been made before.

Administration experts and specialists outside Government have offered different explanations for the change.

Some Administration experts believe that if such a demand is made, Moscow might ask for too much.

An Administration expert said that the compromise was reflected in the records of the talks last month.

Administration experts, however, see domestic political reasons for Saddam's madness.

Administration experts are divided about the chances for important progress.

Some Administration experts say there is no firm basis for charging a violation.