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The article discusses how the U.S. can protect itself from a nuclear attack by the Soviet Union. The U.S. Administration is considering several ideas to diversify U.S. missile forces and protect them from Soviet attack; and is planning mass deployment of cruise missiles. The Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) consists of 242 officers operating from the MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida, where they are drafting plans to combine Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine units.

The article focuses on the move of President Ronald Reagan to disclose the nominees for the post of James G. Watt as Secretary of the Interior in the U.S. President Reagan has revealed that he has reviewed the qualifications of more than two dozen of fine potential nominees such as National Security Adviser William Clark . However, the disclosure of Clark's nomination to the post of Watt has fueled various speculations on who will replace him in the challenging role in foreign affairs.

The article reports on the heated contentions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union on the issue about nuclear missiles. Accordingly, U.S. President Ronald Reagan has announced on international television that the U.S. is prepared to negotiate an interim solution to the problem on nuclear missiles in Europe. However, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko has responded that the elements of Reagan's plan are absurd and not negotiable.

The article focuses on the endeavor of George Shultz, the second Secretary of State of the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, in addressing U.S. foreign policies. It notes that the greatest triumph of George Shultz in foreign policy was to convince Reagan to offer a peace plan for the Middle East. The move of Schultz in addressing the political crisis in El Salvador is also tackled.

The article reports on the resignation of Alexander Meigs Haig as U.S. Secretary of State. It states that U.S. President Ronald Reagan accepted Haig's resignation and agreed that consistency, clarity and steadiness of purpose were important. It notes that Haig would be replaced by George Pratt Shultz, who earned a reputation as a team player who could win cooperation from officials with divergent views.

The article reports that U.S. President Ronald Reagan had an inspirational thought for the 15,000 sympathizers gathered at Andrews Air Force Base, Washington D.C., after his trip to Europe. Reagan traveled through five nations in ten days, and had meetings with a Pope, a Queen and heads of government of the 15 other North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries and discovered that America has a lot of friends. According to Reagan, the allies are with them, and that they are not alone.

The article reports on the unstable condition of the atomic programs and projects in the U.S. It highlights the problems faced in several nuclear power facilities in the country and mentions the cancellation of the construction of other power plants due to financial problems, which prompted President Ronald Reagan to initiate measures to address the issue. President Reagan has also ordered the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to speed up procedures for the licensing of nuclear plants.

The article reports on the visit of U.S. President Ronald Reagan and wife Nancy to South Korea and Japan to promote its alliance with the countries. It cites the dinner of the U.S. President with Emperor Hirohito and Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone at the Imperial Palace and with soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone. It notes on other U.S. foreign policy issues such as the installation of missiles in Europe which is affecting its alliance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The article reviews the documentary television program "The Defense of the United States."

The article reports that the administration of U.S. president Jimmy Carter has given approval for selling uranium to India. In 1963, the U.S. agreed to supply fuel for 30 years to India for an electricity-generating plant at Tarapur, Bombay, provided that it was used only for peaceful purposes. But, after India exploded a nuclear device in 1974, U.S. became fearful of India's intentions. However, Carter insists that they should continue its sale in order to check India's nuclear ambitions.