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Presents letters to the editor concerning socio-economic and political developments covered in the previous issues of the magazine. United States' policy towards the Soviet Union; Accusation of professional unethical conduct against corporate lawyer Arthur Kinoy; Misspelling and mispronunciations of British Celtic names.

Discusses the failure of the U.S. government to provide military support in Lebanon. Decision of U.S. to pull out of Lebanon and leave it in a state of bloody chaos; Crisis facing the Lebanese government of Amin Gemayel; Parallelisms of U.S. involvement in Lebanon and Vietnam; America's motivation in sending the Marines into Lebanon; Responsibility of U.S. President Ronald Reagan's administration and Congressional Democrats in the debacle unfolding in Lebanon; Diplomatic means by which the U.S. can deal with the Lebanese crisis.

Defends the administration of United States President Ronald Reagan from critics who claim that the president has no foreign policy successes. Error in most Americans' definition of foreign policy success; Reasons why Reagan has been perceived as lacking in foreign policy strength; Reasons why the Euromissile issue was not considered by oppositions and media critics as a foreign policy success for the Reagan administration despite heralding the reversal of the international correlation of forces in favor of the U.S.; Ways by which Reagan's administration was able to neutralize the international political influence of the Soviet Union; Policies of the Reagan administration that strengthened the country's national and international security status.

Comments on statement issued by U.S. President Ronald Reagan regarding nuclear weapons and U.S.-Soviet Union relations. Admission by Reagan that the U.S. and Soviet Union need to reduce their nuclear arms stockpiles; Acknowledgement by Reagan of the importance of nuclear deterrence; Comparison with Reagan's previous statements seeking to dismiss the value of nuclear deterrence; Political aspects of the change in Reagan's policy statements.

Comments on the United States military's operation in Grenada. Capacity of the United States military to destroy small countries; Debate over the political means of the United States for invading Grenada; Impact of the military action on the approval ratings of President Ronald Reagan; Reactions of Democrats to the invasion; Cuban leader Fidel Castro's reaction to the military move on the United States; Call for a negotiated settlement.

Comments on the United States government's military intervention in Grenada, under the administration of President Ronald Reagan. "New York Times" columnist Anthony Lewis' criticism of the way the United States treated Bernard Coard, the politician considered a murderer of many Grenadians; Complaints on the way American soldiers treated Grenadian prisoners, violating the 1949 Geneva Convention; Lewis' comparison of the United States with revolutionary Iran, stating the analogy between the countries.

Discusses the failure of intermediate-range nuclear forces negotiations between the United States and Russia, represented by American Paul Nitze and Soviet Yuli Kvitsinsky. Debate over the United States' deployment of its Pershing missiles; Number of warheads offered by Russia to be destroyed; Nitze's refusal of the offer from Russia; Impact of the failure of the negotiations on Russia's effort to stop the West deployment; Decision of Russia to discontinue the intermediate range nuclear forces negotiations in Geneva.

Presents information on the socio-political condition in Nicaragua. Passage of the Boland Amendment; Information that the Amendment prohibits the United States from directly or indirectly helping forces trying to overthrow the government of Nicaragua; Comments on the political interest of the United States in Nicaragua; Information that Nicaragua might accept Soviet Union's nuclear missiles aimed at the United States.

Presents news items that were published in various periodicals. Accusations against the professional football players' union, by the periodical "Conservative Digest," in one of its article; Publication of the list of U.S. billionaires in the magazine "Forbes"; Foreign policy of the U.S. towards the Middle East; Desire of Republicans for the political change in the country.

Presents a brief conversation between Alexander Haig, a general in the U.S. Army who commanded in the infantry division and the U.S. secretary for the state George Schultz. Discussion of the economic conditions of the Soviet Union; Conversation on the Camp David affair; Questions asked by Schultz from Haig on Haig's discussion with the President on their foreign policy towards China.

Focuses on the new feature in communications process which is the proliferation of cheap books and discussion of the U.S. foreign policy. Reference made to Jonathan Schell's book "The Fate of the Earth"; Introduction of a resolution by Senators Ted Kennedy and Mark Hatfield, to achieve a mutual and verifiable freeze on the testing, production and future deployment of nuclear warheads.

Presents information on the political conditions in El Salvador with reference to Vietnam. Publication of a report in the periodical "New York Times," revealing that the U.S. had stationed an intelligence-gathering destroyer off the coast of El Salvador; Statement by U.S. President Ronald Reagan that to reenact Vietnam in El Salvador would be to destroy his Presidency; Foreign policy of the U.S. towards El Salvador.

Presents an account of treatment given by authorities of the U.S. to rival propaganda delegations of Loyalists and Irish Republican Army (IRA) members. Arrests of IRA members namely Owen Carron and a publicist Danny Morrison, by immigration inspectors of the U.S., on criminal charges; Treatment of the Loyalists delegation headed by wife of Ian Paisley; Purpose of the Loyalist Delegation to convince Americans to stop funding the IRA; Attitude of the American public towards the speech of Reverend Ian Paisley at the Press Club; Criticism of Paisley in American newspapers; Statement that IRA was somewhat more successful in rallying its American supporters and in obtaining favorable notice by the media; Failure of both delegations to achieve their purpose.

Compares U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter's foreign policy. Information regarding the shoot-out over the Gulf of Sidra; Allegation that the principle of free passage on the high seas was being challenged by Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi's claim that the gulf is part of Libya's territorial waters; Allegation that Qaddafi is support for international terrorists and his export of instability throughout Africa and the Middle East.

Discussion on the foreign policy of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Reference to the Secretary of State Alexander Haig's speech relating to administration's objectives of arms control; Statement that Western Europe, where a new outbreak of nuclear paranoia is being whipped along by anti-American propaganda from the Soviet Union, has been the obvious target of the speech; Decision of the governments of North Atlantic Treaty Organization to deploy weapons capable of hitting the Soviets back in Europe.

Focuses on the relationship between the U.S. and South Africa under the presidentship of Ronald Reagan. Support of the U.S. by South Africa in both First and Second World Wars; Attempts by the National party, a parliamentary minority in South Africa, and its Afrikaner followers to keep South Africa out of both world wars; Protest by the Nationalist leader J.B.M. Hertzog and three Afrikaner generals against South Africa's involvement in the first World War against Germany; Formation of a coalition government with Hertzog as prime minister in 1933; Movement called by Hertzog in January 1940 for immediate peace with Germany; Statement that President Reagan's point about sticking with those who have stood beside the U.S. in war does not justify warm relations with the current South African government under the National party.

Analyzes the stance of U.S. President Ronald Reagan's Administration to dictatorships in other countries during the 1980s. Response of the administration to reports of human rights abuses by dictators; Impact of dictatorial regimes on U.S. interests.

Comments on the January 1985 arms control talks between U.S. Secretary of State George Shulz and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Geneva, Switzerland. Official stand of the U.S. government concerning the talks; Comments from leading figures involved with arms control and disarmament efforts.

Salty-tongued, self-satisfied, impatient chief of staff Donald Regan poses a stark contrast to Pres Reagan's affability. Yet while Reagan and his critics admit to his lack of political skills and understanding of foreign affairs, he has carved out a powerful role. And his operating style contributed greatly to the Iranian crisis. Despite Regan's misgivings, he went along with the President's plan. Critics blame recent blunders on Regan for not moderating the President's impulses. Criticism

The article reports that U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Meigs Haig and defense secretary Caspar Weinberger agreed to get together regularly to discuss foreign affairs. Richard Allen, the U.S. President's National Security Adviser, has not been invited to the planned sessions. At his first press conference as Secretary of State, Haig reportedly accused the Soviet Union of training, funding and equipping international terrorists.

The article reports on the issues concerning the reduction of conventional weapons in the U.S. and Europe's national defense system. In December, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Union leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev have signed an agreement to eliminate an entire class of short and intermediate-range missiles. However, such move has generated some issues coming from the two continent's budget planners.

The article reports that the Reagan Administration has supported Panama's ousted President Eric Arturo Delvalle's call for a freeze on Panama's assets in the United States banks as part of its campaign to remove General Manual Antonio Noriega. The administration is also considering withholding payments for the Panama Canal. According to the article, the U.S. government aims to oust Noriega without undermining its future as a commercial and banking center.

The article reports that U.S. export of sensitive high technology to China and U.S. companies' investments in China have been stopped due to China's alleged export of Silkworm missiles to Iran. The U.S. government has warned China that the use of Chinese missiles in the Gulf could erode U.S.-Chinese relations. China, in turn, denied the accusation. Planned U.S. military sales to China include avionics for F-8 jet fighters and artillery-shell technology.

The article reports that the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan has cautioned Congress about taking retaliatory actions that might disrupt relations with Japan and North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies following the discovery that Japanese firm Toshiba Machine Co. and Norwegian state-owned Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk illegally sold advanced milling machines to the Soviet Union. The administration recommended tougher controls on exports of valuable technologies.

The article examines the impact of the U.S. attack on Libya which President Ronald Reagan believes will raise the stakes for the terrorists. It is noted that the implication of Reagan's decision is that military force will now be more readily applied to further U.S. foreign policy than at any time since the war in Vietnam.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including the editorial "Getting a grip on immigration" in the February 10, 1986 issue, "Nakasone goes marching off to Star Wars" in the March 31, 1986 issue, and "Arnold Beckman's new career: Donating his fortune to science" in the March 24, 1986 issue.

The article reports on the decision of Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone to take part in U.S. President Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) research. A group of Japanese business executives and government officials will visit Washington to discuss how Japan can take part in the SDI initiative. The article analyzes the impact of Nakasone's support of the SDI initiative on his political career and the Liberal Democratic Party.

Asserts that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has already demonstrated an assurance and charisma in dealing with political leaders and influencing public opinion that Kremlin chiefs have never had before. A summit between Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan could alter the climate of United States/Soviet relations.

The article reports on the need for U.S. President Ronald Reagan to attend on foreign policy issues. It notes that aside from the Flight 007 incident which affects the U.S.-Soviet relations, Reagan has to attend the issue on combat fatalities in Lebanon. It mentions that two U.S. marines have been killed by mortar fire while assigned to peacekeeping duties in the country. It states that Reagan has issued a temporary U.S. military presence in Lebanon.

The article reports on the foreign relations between U.S. and Mexico. As the U.S. try to find peaceful solutions to Central America, U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, Treasury Secretary Donald Reagan, and Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige meet with Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado. In addition, Mexican Foreign Minister Bernardo Sepveda Amor sees a positive communication between the two countries.

The article reports on the status of the diplomatic negotiations of ambassadors to discuss the crisis in Central America. Despite the flexibility of several countries, like Nicaragua, Havana and El Salvador, to discuss the issue, it states that they had serious doubts with U.S. President Ronald Reagan's administration. It mentions that the American government consistently refused negotiations that would forced the government to give up the bargaining table.

The article reports that U.S. President Ronald Reagan's administration and the military-civilian government headed by President Jose Napoleon Duarte in El Salvador are opposed to talks with the El Salvador rebels. It states that both governments are concerned that negotiations might lead to voluntary power sharing with the militant Marxists among the rebels. It also presents comments from various sectors concerning the settlement.

The article focuses on the improving relations between China and the U.S. as depicted in the signing of the Shanghai Communiqué by U.S. President Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Chou Enlai. The authors state that the document certifies the renewal of relations between the countries and involves the exchange of diplomats. They point out that China could become the U.S.' partner to fight off the growth of the Soviet military presence in Asia.

The article focuses on the endeavor of U.S. National Security adviser William P. Clark to restore smooth operations in the government's foreign policy. It highlights the efforts of Clark to resolve the rivalry on foreign policy issues between Defense Secretary Caspar Weinber and Secretary of State Alexander Haig. It also mentions Clark's intimate relationship with U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

The article focuses on the protests on the decision of the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan to sell a U.S. fighter, Northrop's F-5E, but not its F-5G, to Taiwan. According to the authors, protests from the Chinese government and U.S. conservatives, including the New Rightists, were hurled at the administration whether. They add that the decision was made during a mission of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs John Holdridge to China.

The article reports on the furor over U.S. President Ronald Reagan's remarks concerning the Soviet Union and nuclear war. It states that Reagan's remarks have stirred negative reactions from European officials especially Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, and the European media used it to attack Reagan, and exploit the movement of neutralism and pacifism in Europe that is suspicious of the U.S. intentions. It also discusses the efforts of the U.S. government to clear the issue.

The article reports on a visit of the U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Meigs Haig to Beijing, China in 1981. It informs that Haig talked with several Chinese leaders. Haig emphasized on strengthening the relations between the U.S. and China. It further tells that Haig met with the Foreign Minister of China, Huang Hua.

The author discusses business and political developments as of May 18, 1998. Topics addressed include U.S. policies regarding totalitarian regimes in countries such as Cambodia, China, and Bosnia, some U.S. schools' elimination of recess due to lack of teaching time, and alleged violations of the Vacancies Act by U.S. President Bill Clinton's administration. Also presented are an excerpt from Robert B. Parker's mystery novel "Sudden Mischief" and reviews of New York City restaurants.

The article reports on the results of the "Business Week"/Harris Poll of the televised second debate on foreign policy between U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Democratic challenger Walter F. Mondale. The survey showed that Reagan won over Mondale by a 47 percent-to-37 percent margin. Pollster Louis Harris points out that the momentum that Mondale had after the first debate has been aborted.

The article focuses on the visit of U.S. President Ronald Reagan in China for economic relations. This move of Reagan leaves a tax treaty, nuclear cooperation accord and increased visibility for the relations of both countries. Reagan's friendly conversation with Chinese leaders makes them more willing to do business with the Americans. The Reagan administration is trying to keep the commercial momentum going through a series of meetings with the Chinese. INSET: A CHINA TREATY THE PRESIDENT DIDN'T SIGN.

The article reports that several European leaders are asking the Reagan Administration to support a plan to improve the East-West relations which could result to an increase in trade. On his visit to Washington, French President Francois Mitterrand encouraged U.S. officials to find a way to resume arms-reduction talks with Russia. The article provides an overview of changes in the European trade with the East bloc.

The article reports on the debate over the Reagan Administration's attempts to crack down on potential flows of U.S. high technology to Russia. A Senate-House committee will deliberate the renewal of the Export Administration Act which gives authority to President Ronald Reagan to control exports. Meanwhile, manufacturers are planning to protest a provision that would provide powers to the Department of Defense to review, block or delay licenses to sell U.S. products to other countries.

The article reports on efforts of the U.S. government to improve its relationship with the Soviet Union following the death of Communist Party General Secretary Yuri V. Andropov and the appointment of Konstantin U. Chernenko as his successor. In his February 2, 1984 radio address, President Ronald Reagan disclosed that the government is willing to negotiate and meet the Soviets halfway. The article compares the leadership style of Andropov and Chernenko.

Several letters to the editor are presented, regarding articles published in the 1984 issues of "BusinessWeek" periodical, including "Milk Cows, Not Farmers" about agricultural price supports, "Why Fidel Castro is the Big Loser in Grenada" about U.S. foreign relations, and "Is Japan Driving Up U.S. Auto Prices?" about automobile industry prices.

The article reports on the U.S. foreign policy with specific reference to the work of Secretary of State George Shultz. It is stated that Shultz is an internationalist in his approach to U.S. foreign policy. It is reported that Shults has been inherited complex foreign relations in the Middle East and in relations with European allies.

The article contends that a shift towards an Australian Labor government could have disruptive implications for Washington's strategic planning. The author cites the possibility of certain American monitoring installations in Australia being jeopardized. The author claims it would be impossible to use Cockburn Sound as home port for U.S. Indian Ocean fleet vessels. The author also notes that B-52s may not be allowed to transit through Darwin, a northern port in Australia. In addition, there would be pressure to demilitarize the Anzus Treaty.