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Comments on the dramatic flip-flop performed by many American supporters of Israel on the subject of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and its leader Yasir Arafat. Legendary examples of intellectual flexibility; Analogy between the Rabin-Arafat Pact and the Hitler-Stalin Pact; Argument that Arafat, like Germany's Adolf Hitler, is not to be trusted; United States' shifting views about the link of Arafat and the PLO to terrorism; Israeli government's judgment about when the potential advantages of legitimizing the PLO; Dramatic opportunities for flip-flops being offered by the post-cold war world.

Reports that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein is committing genocide against the Shiites. Reluctance of journalists to cover events in Southern Iraq; Argument pertaining to the negotiation of the U.S. with Saddam over details of U.N. inspection; Consequences of the Persian Gulf War on Middle East politics.

Comments on the Persian Gulf war. Media coverage of the war; Estimated number of Iraqi casualties; Assertion that all human behavior is determined jointly by genes and environment beginning nine months before birth; Moral and ethical issues relating to war; Need to give some moral values to the enemies of the United States; Author's support for a military strategy that would involve a few days of air strikes setting back Iraq's nuclear and chemical arms program.

Presents information related to the U.S. practical politics. Failure of politician Lyndon LaRouche to win the Virginia congressional seat; Description of political career of LaRouche; Information on the news piece by reporter Thomas Friedman, on the State Department; Opinion of Secretary of State James Baker on the White House Gulf policy; Discussion on the U.S. foreign policy.

Highlights the attempt of U.S. President George Bush to expand ties with Russia. Focus on economic links between the two countries; Information on the package of technical assistance, trade benefits, and credits that Bush has been quietly shaping for Russia; Details of the issues to be discussed by Bush when he meets Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev at the Group of Seven leaders meeting in London, England, following their July 15-17, 1991 summit.

Describes how the deference with which Western leaders greeted Japan's Toshiki Kaifu raised the stature of the lightly regarded Prime Minister enough even to give him some independence from the Liberal Democratic Party power brokers who installed him in office last August. How Kaifu's Houston summit triumph could not have taken place without President George Bush, who quietly supported Japan's plan to resume lending to China.

Focuses on socio-economic developments in the world. Intention of general secretary of the Communist Party Mikhail Gorbachev to turn off the spigot of Soviet aid and trade subsidies; Efforts to expand U.S.-Soviet economic ties; Urge by the U.S. to Russians to time cuts in economic aid in a way that would convince Cuban President Fidel Castro to end the arms flow to the rebels.

Reports how Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev may now be heading into a crisis that will test both his economic reforms and his commitment to democracy, and the West may find it has to choose between supporting the Soviet leader or perestroika. Little choice for Gorbachev; Constant pressure.

This article presents the author's opinion that the national security of the U.S. depends on the successful progress of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe toward capitalism. The need is for innovative risk-takers who start and run small businesses. The U.S. has an opportunity to export entrepreneurial capitalism.

Argues that U.S. President George Bush should name a high-level envoy or permanent task force to coordinate United States policy in Eastern Europe. Information on the price rise of essentials such as coal and electricity in the country; Prospect of widespread factory shutdowns and layoffs as Warsaw, Poland slashes its subsidies to inefficient state-run industries; Discussion of the efforts of Poland's newly democratic government related to the qualification of the country for a loan package promised by the International Monetary Fund.

Reports that Costa Rican conservative political parties complained that the family ties of U.S. White House Chief of Staff John Sununu are tilting U.S. policy in Central America. Maternal uncles and aunties in El Salvador and Costa Rica; Friendship of presidential candidate Carlos Manuel Castillo to Sununu's uncle.

This article explains that the presidents of Nicaragua and the four other countries of Central America agreed to demobilize the "contra" army that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency recruited, armed, and trained. The "contra" army's aim was to overthrow the Sandinistas who have ruled Nicaragua since 1979. The disbanding is to be supervised by the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

Discusses a movement to revise U.S. policy toward Japan, led by an increasingly influential group of Western writers, government officials, and academics. Economic policies of Japan; U.S. trade deficit; Japanese culture.

Reports that Ambassador to Japan Michael Armacost is taking more interest in U.S.-Japan trade and commercial matters than his predecessor, Mike Mansfield. Promotion of American interests; Beefing up the presence of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service.

Reports that the U.S. semiconductor industry is dismayed over Japan's refusal to comply with the terms of the 1986 Semiconductor Trade Agreement between the two countries. Japan's promise to deliver 20 percent of its domestic market to U.S. chipmakers; Japan's criticism of U.S. chipmaking skills.

Reports that Zaire president Mobutu Sese Seko might find himself squeezed between the U.S. government which wants to continue military assistance to Angolan rebel leader Jonas Savimbi, and African leaders who seek a quick end to the Angolan civil war. Criticism of Savimbi's links to South Africa; U.S. trade with Zaire and Angola.

This article forecasts the policy of U.S. President-elect George Bush over Central America in 1989. Bush is likely to pay more attention to problems such as the huge debts of the region. He will tone down confrontations on the Congress over Central America and the region shrink to a more modest scale among U.S. concerns. Moreover, Bush has little choice. President Ronald Reagan backed contra guerrillas against Sandinistas in Nicaragua, but the contras, denied further arms by the Congress in February 1988, are no longer on effective fighting force. Bush has made clear that he will not risk alienating the Democratic-controlled Congress and losing an early legislative fight by asking more weapons. Paul H. Boeker, president of the California-based Institute of the Americas, and others hope that Bush will take the opportunity to enlist the backing of major Latin countries for a renewed push by Central American leaders to settle regional conflicts under the 1987 Esquipulas pact. In El Salvador, massive U.S. aid has helped the government and army fight the Marxist Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). If Bush's conservative backers deter him from supporting serious talks between the Salvadoran government and the FMLN, which Reagan opposed, the prospect is for protracted war.

Muses that United States President George Bush, in showing the restraint necessary to lead an international effort that cuts across both East-West and North-South divides, may establish a precedent for collective-security arrangements more enduring than the consequences of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's villainy. Resisting the `Gang Busters' option; Dick Cheney; Richard Perle; Henry Kissinger; General Michael Dugan.

Argues that United States President George Bush's performance during the grand finale of the Soviet era has been both a mixture of moral support and friendly advice, the coolly competent air-traffic controller in a Hollywood disaster movie. Suggests that unless the President can make the transition to a more active, articulate and innovative person, the world will be deprived of its best hope for leadership in the months and years ahead.

States that the United States, with allies if possible, must air-strike Serbian gunners besieging Sarajevo and other Bosnian cities, and should supply arms to victims of Serbian aggression. Strategic reasons for these acts; Ethnic cleansing; Setting a lethal example for others.

Offers commentary by Caspar W. Weinberger, who states that the classic Washington game in which lower-level officials try to kill a policy they do not like by selective leaking and distortions of that policy is still being played. Flawed foreign policy; Details.

Offers commentary by Caspar W. Weinberger, who states that the political dynamics of this year's presidential campaign are beginning to have an unfortunate effect on United States foreign policy, and on its standing as the world's only superpower.Constant partisan sniping at President George Bush for his `preoccupation with foreign policy' has led to the apparent shelving of foreign policy initiatives until after Novermber. Examples.

The author shares his views on why the U.S. government should ensure that Iraqi president Saddam Hussein is ousted and mentions topics including American policymakers' fear that Iraq will break up if rebels become successful and the need for an alternative to Hussein.

Presents the inconsistent impressions the author got during a quick trip to Japan just before Christmas.

Focuses on United States President George Bush's New World Order and how it may shatter against a few hard realities. Critics of the New World Order and the president; How the flaw in the old world order is making itself right at home in the New World Order. INSET: Point of light..

Opinion. Discusses the reasons President George Bush is able to appear more competent when dealing with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the Persian Gulf issue than when dealing with such domestic problems as the savings and loan (S&L) scandal and the budget deficit.

Reports that the north-western Yugoslav republics of Slovenia and Croatia have set June 26 as the day by which they will declare their independence from Yugoslavia. Conflicts with Serbia, led by ex-Communist strongman Slobodan Milosevic; Preference of the United States and Yugoslavia's European neighbours that Yugoslavia remain united; Negotiations at the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) on how to prevent a conflict.

Explores how China has skillfully worked its way back from diplomatic isolation in recent months and considers the challenges the country faces in light of a changed world. Impact of the Tiananmen Square events; Effects of shrinking Soviet power on China; US President George Bush's New World Order; Chinese reaction to the new Soviet-American relationship.

Asserts that patient American-led diplomacy is needed to sort out the inevitable loose ends of the war against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Current state of the Middle East; Plight of the Kurds; International supervision; Visits by US Secretary of State James Baker to Israel; Potential for Arab-Israeli peace; Details; Outlook.

The article focuses on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam. American Secretary of State James Baker has announced during a press conference in Paris on July 18, 1990 that the U.S. was going to open a dialogue with Vietnam about Cambodia. However, he emphasizes that this announcement does not imply resumption of American relations with Vietnam.

This article describes the real conditions in Somalia. Western journalist who have covered the country's civil war differ in their impression and description of the conditions in the country. Policy makers in the U.S. should not overlook key principles that can help them establish a credible and accurate assessment of the conditions in Somalia. The press has responsibility to report the actual conditions in Somalia. The international community under the leadership of the U.S. should make effort to establish rules and law and order in the country.

The article argues against the U.S. foreign policy toward Mozambique as of 1992. It criticizes the decision of U.S. foreign policy makers to support the Marxist-Leninist regime of Mozambique under the political party Frelimo. It provides a background of the political party and its Politburo. It also enumerates the anti-Western actions of the party which include the adoption of the mandate that all land must be owned by the state. It calls for free and fair elections to determine whether the ruling party still has the support of the people.

This article suggests ways on how the U.S. can resolve the ethnic conflict in the Balkan Region. It is essential to urge calm on citizens who prefer the involvement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the U.S. in direct military action. The commitment is warranted either by the facts of the situation or by the U.S. national interest. The focus of the U.S. policy must address the European system so that it can withstand the impact of this kind of ethnic turbulence. The U.S. can drawn a lesson about the problem of European tribalism.

The article examines the implications of the rise of Islamic fundamentalism from North Africa to the Middle East for democracy as of 1992. According to observers Islamic revival might replace Soviet Communism as the enemy of the West although experienced analysts object to the idea. In response to the potential threat posed by Islamic fundamentalism, the U.S. is entitled to defend itself. However, several guidelines must be taken into consideration like avoiding the initiation of hostilities if circumstances do not pose clear and present danger to the country.

The article argues in favor of a definitive U.S. military action against the Libyan regime of Muammar Qaddafi. In response to the failure of the Libyan government to extradite two suspected terrorists suspected of being involved in the Pan Am flight 103 bombing incident in 1989, mandatory international sanctions were imposed against Libya in April 1992. Allegations of Syrian and Iranian involvement in the incident also emerged due to the fact that they sponsor terrorism. Since the ascension of Qaddafi into power in 1969 he has been regarded as a source of international security problems.

The article refutes the assertion made by William F. Buckley in his article "In Search of Anti-Semitism," published in the December 30, 1991 issue of National Review that this author subscribes to the view that U.S. foreign policy is controlled by Jewish Americans who are fully determined to advance the interest of Israel and that they are prepared to brand anyone as anti-Semitic to stop him. It is speculated that Buckley may have ascribed this view to the author for his involvement in the Vidal-Podhoretz controversy. The author further explained that he has been a consistent supporter of Israel.

The article reveals the origin of the author's dispute with commentator Norman Podhoretz over the issue of alleged antisemitism expressed by another commentator William F. Buckley Jr. in his article "In Search of Anti-Semitism," published in the December 30, 1991 issue of the "National Review." There are several facts which Buckley and Podhoretz failed to accurately ascribe as having been said by the author in their commentaries on the issue of American Jews' influence on U.S. foreign policy. It is argued that all commentators aim to influence U.S. foreign policy in one way or the other but it is preposterous to say that American Jews control the U.S. government on foreign policy matters.

Warns against offering excessive rewards to Iran and Syria for their current efforts towards the release of Western hostages. Recognition of their role in working towards resolving the hostage problem; Questionable motives behind their efforts.

This article focuses on the foreign policy of the U.S. regarding political conditions in Nicaragua. Counterrevolutionaries (Contras)'s commander Israel Galeano, thinks that it is important for the Contras to be inside Nicaragua before the elections in order to guarantee the fairness of the election process. Ninety-seven per cent of Contras are small farmers, with little formal education, according to a profile in a U.S. Embassy report. Contras have stood off a combined Sandinista force including militia and reserves of 180,000 supported by billions in Soviet and Cuban military aid. Galeano and his men are gratified by the visit from U.S. Conservative Caucus chairman Howard Phillips and Representative Dan Burton.

Discusses `At the Highest Levels: The Inside Story of the End of the Cold War,' by Michael R. Beschloss and Strobe Talbott. Details the role George Bush played in the events which led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its success in almost instantly building democratic and capitalist institutions; What undermined Bush's original plan to distance himself from Gorbachev; The collapse of East Germany; Bush's chief concern was to keep a reunited Germany in NATO; Details.

Focuses on United States foreign policy initiatives. Details of its nuclear nonproliferation initiative with the Soviet Union; Details of its engagement in peace talks between Israel and Palestine; Limitations of these initiatives, such as the failure of their predecessors; U.S. nuclear unilateralism policies; Outlook for these initiatives.

Offers observations on United States relations with South Africa, whose government may be supporting black-on-black violence by funding Inkatha, an antagonist of the African National Congress. Reaction of centrist politician Kobus Jordaan to this policy; Disclosure of secret funding by the administration of President F.W. de Klerk; Newspaper accounts of this secret funding, culled from investigative reports; Failure of the U.S. press to report this development.

Presents remarks by President George Bush at the Naval Academy Commencement, Annapolis, Maryland, May 1992, concerning preserving freedom and keeping the peace. Changes in the world since 1988; Opportunities in the wake of the end of the cold war; Challenges of the new economic reality; Congressional consideration of the Freedom for Russia and the Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets (FREEDOM) Support Act; Four key elements in our defense.

Presents the text of a letter from United States President George Bush to Speaker of the House of Representatives and President Pro Tempore of the Senate, January, 1992, concerning the status of efforts to obtain compliance by Iraq with the resolutions adopted by the United Nations (UN) Security Council. Iraq continues to be uncooperative and obstructive with respect to inspection of identified sites.

Presents remarks by United States President George Bush at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, Rome, Italy, November 1991, concerning military strategy and approval of a fundamentally new strategic doctrine for Europe. Four defining questions; Revolutionary forces at work in the Soviet Union; The American perspective. INSET: Post-Cold War opportunities for security and partnership..

Presents two statements from President George Bush concerning the Persian Gulf. His offer to Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz to meet with Bush in December. States James Baker will travel to consult with coalition partners and has offered to meet with Aziz in Switzerland, January 7-9. The radio address of President Bush, January 1991, discusses the 12 UN Security Council resolutions, the meeting between Baker and Aziz, and the unprecedented coalition arrayed against Saddam Hussein.

Presents the Reuter transcript of United States President George Bush's remarks on September 23, 1991, to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City regarding peace and prosperity in the world. Soviet challenges; `Good neighbors' policy; Middle East arms initiative; Details.