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Looks at the expectations of foreign countries from the U.S. government. Suggestion by Europe for the possibility for the U.S. to recapture its moral leadership; Desire of China for the U.S. administration to have a vision and play a leading role in globalization and international trade; Demand from Africa for a change in philosophy from America.

BAYDA, Libya I descended 55 steps into the labyrinth of Muammar el-Qaddafi's mind. The glow of cellphones and a feeble flashlight lit a passage into the darkness. A netherworld unfolded -- bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, even saunas -- linked by tunnels with six-inch-thick metal doors agape at their mouths. No expense had been spared on this lair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents author's comments on the role of the U.S. in influencing the politics and government of Pakistan as well as on former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination. It informs that since the time Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf has come to power following a coup, Pakistan has received $10 billion from the U.S. in aid. It reflects that investigations concerning Bhutto's death are not credible and an international body should oversee the investigation.

The author presents eight rules of modern political life as reflected by actions of Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela. He states about, Chavez's support for anti-U.S. networks and about his moves with respect to national identity and globalization. He also mentions about, increase in trade between Venezuela and the U.S., despite political problems, with bilateral trade amounting to about $47 billion in 2007.

The article presents the author's comments on the U.S. foreign policy towards Pakistan and Afghanistan. It informs that the U.S. has provided $10 billion as funds to Pakistan military. It reflects that the U.S. has failed to hold Pakistan military dictator General Pervez Musharraf accountable for the militant activity in Pakistan, due to which Taliban partially destroyed an image of Buddha in Swat valley.

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 the criticisms against United States President George W. Bush and his foreign policy in Europe.

Relates the plans of European leaders regarding the foreign policy of United States President George W. Bush.

Reports on the first meeting between James O'Brien, special adviser to United States (U.S.) President Bill Clinton for the Balkans, and Vojislav Kostunica, elected Yugoslav president. First step to ending Serbia's isolation; Why the U.S. is particularly eager to consolidate the fragile democratic change in Serbia; One technical issue Kostunica had agreed to work through to establish diplomatic relation with the U.S.

Focuses on relations between Russia and Germany as of June 21, 2000. Rapprochement produced at a summit meeting between the Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of Germany; Agreements on German investments in Russia, and German backing for a Russian plan to involve itself in the defense of Europe against missile attack; Relationship between Schroeder and United States President Bill Clinton.

Focuses on the uncertainty of America's relationship with Germany and its European partners. United States President Bill Clinton's visit to Berlin; Desire of the Clinton administration for Germany to assume more responsibility; American uneasiness which is based on the push for political and military integration by Germany and its European allies.

Reports on the continuing trend in trans-Atlantic foreign relations to concentrate on emotional or moral issues like the death penalty and child custody cases rather than the political aspects that were central during the cold war. Prominence of the moral issues which demonstrates a closeness of European and American societies; Intensification of business and cultural bonds through the Internet; Line between domestic and foreign policy which has blurred as trans-Atlantic societies have interwoven.

Discusses controversy surrounding a program presented by the administration of United States President Bill Clinton to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) that seeks to define what the alliance has become since the cold war ended, and sets out its goals for the next century, as of late 1998. The root of the differences; European opposition that threatens to undermine the 50th-anniversary NATO summit meetings in Washington in April, 1999.

Looks at the relationship of United States and Germany over the plans of the former to build an embassy on the central Pariser Platz. Reaction of American Ambassador John Kornblum to the remarks made by Berlin Mayor Eberhard Diepgen; Concerns of the Germans about the scale of the American presence in their country; Attitudes of the Americans according to the Germans.

Reports that the eviction of ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, Serbia by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic would be unclear on how the United States (US) government and its allies would justify any accord with him. Details on the execution of several Albanians by Serbian forces; How the brutal acts of Milosevic affected his relationship with the US; How the US described Milosevic.

Focuses on the peace negotiations between President Slobodan Milosevic of Yugoslavia and Richard C. Holbrooke, the United States' Balkan envoy. Remarks from Holbrooke regarding the negotiations; Elements to the initial success of Holbrooke's relationship with Milosevic.

Reports on the reaction of the United States to the suggestion of Germany's Government of Social Democrats and Greens that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should renounce the possible first use of nuclear weapons. Background on the German position; Implications of the German position; Comments on the issue.

Focuses on the tension between the United States and the European Union over security issues concerning Kosovo, Serbia. Agreement between negotiator Richard C. Holbrooke with President Slobodan Milosevic of Yugoslavia; Comments from Holbrooke; How the Europeans reacted to the appointment of William Walker to head the mission to Kosovo.

Focuses on the concessions won by United States President Bill Clinton's administration from Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic over the Kosovo agreement. Significance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization jet fighter patrols over Kosovo; How Milosevic reacted to the move of Clinton.

Discusses President Bill Clinton's administration's agenda for the Balkan peace talks. Explanation of Clinton's strategy; Actions of Bosnian President, Alija Izetbegovic and Croatian President, Franjo Tudjman; More on peace talks.

Discusses in detail the happenings in Balkan state till the settlement in 1995 following the violent intervention of NATO and American-led diplomacy. Effectiveness of the attack by NATO on Bosnia Serbs; History of the fight between Serbs and Croats followed in by Muslims.

Reports the rejection of the United States backed proposal by Serbia aimed at conditional lifting of trade sanctions against it. Stand of Serbia on recognition of Bosnia and Croatia; Discussion on the recognition issue.

Speculates better prospects for Serbs in Croatia from the latest American backed peace proposal. Details of the proposal; Cause of the unrest in Croatia; Evaluation of the plan.

Reports the move of United States of America to send a retired general, Frederick M.Franks Jr. to help the Muslim-Croat federation in Bosnia. Frank's role in Gulf war; Failure of American officials in Bosnia in past; Analysis of situations in Bosnia.

Reports the decision of the Clinton Administration to negotiate with Bosnian Serbs despite their rejection of an international peace plan. Dissent at the United States embassy in Sarajevo over the issue; Differences between the Bosnian government and the Serbs over division of territory.

Comments on the efforts of the United States for recognition of Bosnia, Hercegovina and Croatia by Serbia. Relaxation of trade sanctions by the US against Serbia; Background of the crisis; End of supply of arms to the Bosnian Serbs by the Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; Efforts of Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic; Differences within the Clinton Administration.

Details the impact of the letter sent by the US Secretary of State Warren Christopher to the Bosnian Government on the plans of the Clinton Administration regarding the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Direct talks with Bosnian Serbs despite a United Nations Security Council resolution; Appeal by the Administration; Response by the Bosnian Prime Minister Haris Silajdzic.

Reports on the announcement made by former American President Jimmy Carter on the process of cease-fire in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Details of negotiations between the warring factions in the region; Carter's diplomatic moves and features of his peace plan.

Examines the current war of words between France and the United States that was triggered when the French suggested that the Clinton administration press Muslim-led Bosnia to acquiesce to a European peace plan that calls for dividing the country. Gaullist legislator Pierre Lellouche complained about being called immoral and anti-Muslim; History of tetchiness between the United States and France; Why the Clinton administration is leaving the Balkan war to the Europeans.

Reports on relations between the United States and Croatia as of October 1995. Controversy over help provided to the Croatian military by retired American officers; The transformation of the army into one of the most effective proven fighting force in the region; The action of the United States to overlook Croatia's obvious defiance of an arms embargo; Uneasiness over the close relationship that has been forming between the United States and a government often laced with racism.