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Presents accounts of French journalist Georges Malbrunot's captivity in the hands of Islamic militants in Iraq, together with his Arabic-speaking colleague Christian Chesnot; Apparent ease with which insurgents moved their captives within Iraq; Description of the militants that held the journalists captive; Demands of the abductors on the French government; Malbrunot and Chesnot's rediscovery of their faith and their release from detention.

The article states that before Iraq can become a self-dependent country, Iraqis in the nation need to view themselves as citizens of the nation instead of various ethnic groups and religious sects. It is stated that many Sunnis fear the Iraqi police, which is primarily made up of Shiites. The report issued by the Iraq Study Group describes ways for Iraq to self-govern, though the author believes that the report does not address the need of a unified belief in the nation.

The article discusses parallels between the 1956 revolution in Hungary and the war between the United States and Iraq. United States President George W. Bush has discussed the connection between the events, assuring the Iraqi government that the country will stand with them as they pursue democracy, but critics claim that the U.S. is exercising tyrannical rule in Iraq.

Focuses on the proposed withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Factors making security policies difficult to create; Number of American troops needed for a major counter offensive; Impact of the issues related to the war in Iraq on the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Focuses on the capture of Saddam Hussein. Analysis of the American occupation in Iraq; Estrangement in Iraq; Assessment of violence and insecurity.

The culture-war surge in the U.S election campaign has come at the expense of meaningful debate about the real wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. That's dangerous because they stand at critical junctures. We've had Sarah Palin at the Republican National Convention setting a new low for foreign policy with her attempt to mock Barack Obama's approach to international terrorists: ''He's worried that someone won't read them their rights.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

HONG KONG It's the end of the era of the white man. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents the author's comments on the Afghanistan War and its repercussions on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) solidarity. He says that the war in Afghanistan has not devastated the country so much, as Iraq had been crippled by its former dictator, Saddam Hussein. He comments that the next U.S. President will have to maintain the NATO solidarity due to many challenges, including the growing symbiosis between drug traffickers and the Islamic fundamentalist group, Taliban.

The article presents the author's views on the stand of the U.S. Government in sending more armed troops to Iraq and Afghanistan from other European and Asian countries. He comments on a trip made by Debra Cagan, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for coalition affairs to European and Eurasian countries regarding the same.

The article offers author's comments on the U.S. policy for Iraq war refugees in comparison with Sweden's policy. He comments that U.S. president George W. Bush's policy towards the refugees had been unsympathetic with admitting only 1,600 refugees in comparison to proposed 7,000 refugee admittance, whereas Sweden had accepted 12, 259 refugees so far. He states that Bush had failed to fulfill the moral responsibility he owe towards those Iraqis who have helped and worked for the U.S. in the war.

The article reflects the author's views about the political future of Iraq. While dealing with the issue, the U.S. should take into account the July 16, 1925 report of the League of Nations about Iraq then being carved out of the Ottoman Empire, says the author. While pushing the Shiite majority to power by throwing the Sunnis, the U.S. did not take into account the aspects of ethnicity and religious nationalism, says the author.

The article provides some suggestions given by the author regarding the elements that should be included in the strategy of the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush to stabilize Iraq. According to the author, the strategy should include bolstering Sunni power and allegiance and pressuring the Shia-dominated coalition to share money, power and space. The author also suggests recognization of the need of a diplomatic strategy and protecting the Iraqis who have helped the U.S.

The article focuses on the views of the author regarding the manner in which the U.S. should run Iraq. According to the author, the U.S. ruling on Iraq is wrong because the U.S. could have had an interim Iraqi government. The author opines that the U.S. can fashion positive transformations when resolve and coordination are taken into consideration while shaping policy.

The article reports on the effort of American military troops to help the military troops of Iraq in securing Baghdad.

The article focuses on the difference between resistance and insurgency in Iraq and the implications of the American intervention on the country's political activities and various Arab organizations.

Discusses the danger as well as signs of tentative progress on peace in Iraq after the war in 2003. Number of attacks on coalition forces, infrastructure and police by extremists in the country; Social and economic conditions; Success of the elections where the Shiite majority seem to emerge victorious.

Argues that the "war on terrorism" in an inaccurate term for America's involvement in Iraq. Belief that terrorism is a method and not an enemy; How the term is being used to justify the military desires of world leaders; Examples of how the term is being used by Russia's President Vladimir Putin to describe the war of decolonization being fought with Chechnya; How Israel's use of the term for their struggle against the Palestinians is really about homeland issues; Use of the word which allows countries to look the other way over egregious acts performed in the name of stopping terrorism; Why it may be a mistake for America to lump all wars and attacks as terrorism; Contention that the war on terrorism is a domestic political issue in the 2004 presidential election and that George W. Bush is presenting himself as the war candidate.

Analyzes the impact of events following the Iraq War on British Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration. Stratetegy of the British government in Iraq; Reasons for Blair's political vulnerability; Effect of Blair's relationship with U.S. President George W. Bush on his political future.

Discusses how the prisoner abuse scandal perpetrated by U.S. soldiers in Iraq has affected the efforts of the U.S. to rebuild Iraq in the aftermath of the war. Consideration of American credibility in the minds of Iraqis; Apologies offered by U.S. President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld regarding the injustices; Suggestion that the occupation authorities transfer power and responsibility from the U.S. to the United Nations; How France and Germany refuse to send troops into Iraq; Suggestion that a withdrawal of U.S. troops would cause a decrease in Iraqi resistance.

Examines the possible impact of the expansion of the European Union from 15 members to 25 members in May 2004 on the United States. Assessment of European American-relations in the wake of the Iraq war; Effort of bringing Turkey into the union; Division between formerly Communist states in Central Europe that are enthusiastic about Atlanticism and other countries, like France, where dislike of the U.S. is intense.

Reports on the statement of U.S. Army official Ricardo Sanchez on the expected extension of U.S. military presence in Iraq. Efforts of securing the stability of the country; Citation of the task of equipping and training the Iraqi Army and police; Focus on promoting acceptance of civilian control over the military.

Presents news briefs from around the world as of January 12, 2000. Protest being held by truck owners in France; Reaction of the United National Party of Sri Lanka to reports involving the party in Sri Lankan president's assassination attempt in December 1999; Why United States jets bombed an air defense system in Iraq.

Considers the real threat of biological weapons. Psychological impact of the threat of biological weapons; Inability to assess the extent of Iraq's biological arsenal; History of the use of biological weapons; Possibility that the psychological potency may blur an assessment of the real threat they contain; Early 1998 European view that the United States is exaggerating the Iraqi threat in order to justify an attack on Iraq.