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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.

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 a leaked diplomatic cable from the embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C. and its effect on the relations between the United States and Germany as of May 2001.

Focuses on the contention of the German government on the reliability and helpfulness of the proposed missile defense system of United States President George W. Bush to international relations.

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

Discusses the filming of a documentary, tentatively titled 'G.I. Holocaust,' about United States soldiers that were imprisoned and worked to death in Germany in World War II. Comments from filmmaker Charles Guggenheim on the creation of this film in Berga, Germany, and his own experiences in the war; Views of William Shapiro, who was captured and survived a German camp.

Focuses on the visit of German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder in the United States (U.S.) on March 29, 2001 carrying environmental and political issues in Europe as he meets with U.S. President George W. Bush.

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

Reports on the reactions of American Jews to increasing ties between Germany and Israel. How Germany has become one of Israel's strongest allies, providing military, political, and economic support; Continued difficulties between American Jews and Germany; Suggestion that the American Jewish community is prejudiced against Germans as a result of the Holocaust.

Reports on the resignation of Franz Xaver Ohnesorg as executive director of Carnegie Hall. Acceptance of the position of intendant, or chief executive, of the Berlin (Germany) Philharmonic by Ohnesorg; Controversy surrounding Ohnesorg while at Carnegie Hall as he sought to bring about sweeping changes in a short time.

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.

Reports on the fiasco over the appointment of Horst Kohler as a managing director for the International Monetary Fund. Effect of the fiasco on the relationship between Germany and the United States; Comments from Michael Steiner, chief diplomatic adviser to Gerhard Schroder, the Social Democratic German chancellor; Reason for Schroder's irritation with Joschka Fischer, the Green foreign minister.

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.

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.

Focuses on summer 1999 European protests, focused on food, against what is seen as United States-led globalization. French protests against McDonald's restaurants; Rejection of genetically-altered seeds and food crops grown from such seed; Health concerns behind the European ban on US beef raised with growth hormones; Analysis.

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.

Focuses on the visit of Berlin, Germany Mayor Eberhard Diepgen in Chicago, Illinois to try to establish a direct flight from Berlin to Chicago. Efforts of the city of Berlin to establish a a stable commercial flight services; Plan of the German government to relocate the capital from Bonn to Berlin.

Reports on the execution of German citizen Walter LaGrand in Arizona. Crime committed by LaGrand; Protest of Germans on his execution.

Features Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party leader in Germany. How Fischer described Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic; Fischer's suggestion on what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should do to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; Status of German-American relations.

Surveys that reaction and views of the Europeans about the impeachment trial of United States President Bill Clinton. Views of the press in Germany, Italy and France over the issue; Stance of some periodicals in Great Britain on the issue.

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 free market in the United States. Impact of the global financial crisis to free-market capitalism; Recommendations and views of some economists; Factors affecting the market.

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 the differing views of United States citizen Heidi Boettcher and her brother, German citizen Hans Schulz-Netzer, separated in Wittenberg, Germany, in March 1960, as examples of the divisions of the post-cold-war era. Occupations and incomes as of fall 1999; Family background and impact of Communism; Boettcher's departure from Germany; Schulz-Netzer's reliance on German socialism; Attitudes toward work and life.

States that the European Community formally warned the US that it would retaliate if Washington went ahead with its threat to impose 200 percent tariffs on some European goods, including white wine, on December 6. A retaliatory spiral between Europe and Washington would amount to the opening of a trade war.

Looks at the objection from the Muslim led Bosnian Government on the agreement which was reached on the width of a strategic Serbian held corridor in northern Bosnia. Comments by American officials; Views by Bosnian officials.

Reports that the Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic referred to Richard C. Holbrooke as a dictator. Holbrooke's diplomatic action; Comments from a senior official; Bosnian demands; More.

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.

Reports that in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the American envoy, Richard C. Holbrooke at the sandbagged gate to Sarajevo airport. Comments by Holbrooke; Holbrooke accompaniments.

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.

Discusses the decisions by American businessmen to stay in Algeria despite the political turmoil present at the end of 1996. The presence of large reserves of oil and natural gas; The problem of Islamic militancy and terrorism; The social conditions being faced.

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.

Focuses on anti-Americanism in France, one that Prime Minister Lionel Jospin rehearsed when he declared that America could not impose its laws on the world and that `ultra-capitalism' was unacceptable. Reaction of Felix Rohatyn to Jospin's remarks; Image of America in France; Antagonism between France and America regarding capitalism.

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.

Looks at how the United States' relations improved with the Bosnian Serbs and degenerated with the Bosnian Muslims at the peace conference in Dayton, Ohio in 1995. The rapport between American negotiators and Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic; United States' disappointment with the conduct of the Bosnian Muslims' representatives; The players. INSET: The sticking points.

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.