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Discusses the nature of United States' foreign relations with Vietnam. History of United States-Vietnam relations; Legacy of war between the two nations; Bilateral commitments made in the Paris Peace Accords; Issue of missing or imprisoned American soldiers; Changes in the policies of the United States.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and subjects discussed in previous issues. Assertion that the article "The Iraq Lobby" by Joe Conason contains false allegations about the activities of the consulting company Kissinger Associates in Iraq; Suggestion that business associate Alan Storga was in Baghdad to help the Iraqi government with its debt problem; Reply of Joe Conason; Comment added by the editors.

This article presents the author's views on the 2008 U.S. presidential election and why he believes that Senator Barack Obama should and will win the Democratic nomination. The author reflects on similarities between Obama and former Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy as candidates. The article also discusses Obama's transformative power, the ways he excites voters, and how he would change American politics as president.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to "Small-firm Idolatry," by Veronique de Rugy.

An excerpt from the speech by John F. Kerry, the U.S. Secretary of State at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2016 is presented, which focuses on the quality and challenges of governance, and the issue of corruption.

(Bloomberg View) -- All Climate Change Is Local: Michael Bloomberg and John Kerry As mayors lead on climate change, they are taking an additional step that is multiplying their impact: They are sharing their experiences and lessons learned with other mayors, and spreading the best ideas around the world. Melbourne Mayor Robert Doyle credits the progress in his city to "shamelessly stealing" strategies from New York and Toronto. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the policy of the United States regarding foreign arms sales and military assistance programs. Need to reevaluate the effect of arms transfers on regional stability, promotion of democracy, and the protection of human rights; Adoption of a formal code of conduct; Leadership of an international effort to reduce worldwide arms sales.

Calls for the imposition of a global and legally binding greenhouse gas emission-reduction agreement. Global economic incentive program in which the free market drives reduction; Participation of the industrialized world and the less-developed countries (LDCs); Aspects of the Montreal Protocol; United States negotiating position; Opportunity presented by technology to help.

Several letters to the editor are presented, including appreciation for the effort of the younger generation to write their concerns and opinions over the future of their country to U.S. President Bill Clinton, debate on the issues faced by the country and acknowledgement for the magazine's letter writing program.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles in previous issues including one by Emily Herman on the death of her grandfather, and another on fiction and nonfiction literature that reflects the feelings and perceptions of young people.

Opinion. Outlines the author's achievements and plans to help the economy and the business community of Massachusetts. Federal support for education, science and technology; Role in the targeted capital gains tax bill; Demand for the accountability and performance of the state.