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This month an international group of top military leaders urged massive reductions in nuclear weapons. This opens the way to a reconsideration of fundamental disarmament issues. The radical change in modern nuclear realities gives a fresh impetus to general disarmament efforts. The reasons are rooted in a deep and inescapable logic: First, some disarmament issues are inherently circular and irreducibly global in nature. Second, in many regions of the world nuclear disarmament cannot be achieved without reductions in conventional forces.

Reports on the social, economic and political conditions in Indonesia as of April 1964. Attitude of Western governments and the press toward Indonesia after the fall of the Sukarno regime; Government plans for political prisoners; Allegations of abuse committed by the Indonesian military; Action taken by several Western nations to salvage the ruined Indonesian economy.

Offers a look at the views of Thailand government officials toward the presence of U.S. troops in their country. Pronouncements made by U.S. officials regarding the significance of Thailand in stopping the expansion of communism in Southeast Asia; Stand of Thai leaders to the U.S.-led war in Vietnam; Change in the views of Thai leaders to the prospect of increase U.S. forces deployed in the country; Response of the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to the gradual withdrawal of U.S. and British forces in the region; Ideas of Southeast Asian leaders on how to check communist expansion in the region.

Investigates the reason behind the prevalence of violence and territorial partition in India and Pakistan in 1969. Suppliers of military weapons to the countries; Discussion of the political struggles faced by the countries; Impact of the leadership of Pakistani politician Zulfighar Ali Bhutto on the military and political situation in the country; Factors that contributed to the defeat of the Congress Party in India.

Features John D. Rockefeller IV, the elected state secretary of West Virginia, and explores the social and political problems in the state. Educational and career background; Goal of Rockefeller for the economy of the state; Plan of Rockefeller to use youth power to address the social problems of West Virginia; Limitations of the power of the secretary of state to change things through politics.

Examines the social and political conditions in New York City under the administration of Mayor John Lindsay in 1968. Efforts of Lindsay to provide solutions to the social unrest in the city; Impact of social problems such as racial and religious tensions on the political career of Lindsay; Criticisms raised by professionals such as the United Federation of Teachers against the political leadership of Lindsay.

Discusses the assaults of U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright against the foreign policy of the administration under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Criticisms received by Fulbright for his attack on U.S. intervention in the Dominican Republic; Implications of the U.S. intervention on the civil war in Vietnam; Stance on the U.S. colonization of Cuba; Consequences of the antagonism between the U.S. and China.

Examines the concerns of Asians about the belligerence and militancy of Communist China's attitudes. Presence of U.S. military power in Asia; Description of the military power of China; Comparison of the nuclear powers of China, the U.S. and Russia; View of Asians on the war in South Vietnam; Attitudes of Japan and India on China.

Speculates on the outcome of the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and U.S. President Lyndon Johnson, in August 1966 in the U.S. Tendency of U.S. advocates of more U.S. aid to India, to rely on the counterweight-to-China theory; Political background of Gandhi; Dependence of the success of the Indian economic Five-Year Plans on the meeting; Analysis of the impact of letting India have aid without strings, on U.S. costs.

Offers a look at the foreign relations between Thailand and the U.S. in 1966. Information on the economic progress of the country; Factors that threaten the country with serious inflation; Reasons why the U.S. position in the country is fragile; Effect of a possible national election in Thailand on its relations with the U.S.

Points out that Americans want victory more fervently than do the South Vietnamese in the ongoing Vietnam War. Author's view that the South Vietnamese army as well as civilians want peace very much; Need to weigh the price of military victory over the Viet Cong, which would entail a permanent U.S. military presence and the permanent partition of Vietnam; South Vietnamese's interest in preserving their country; Issue of land reform; Countryside support for the Viet Cong because they seized land and redistributed it.

Looks at the political and economic conditions of the Philippines as of 1966. Response of Philippines President Ferdinand E. Marcos to the request of U.S. President Lyndon Johnson for assistance in the Vietnam War; Political and economic relations of the Philippines and the U.S.; Reason for the unattractiveness of communism to Filipinos; Extent of corruption in the Philippines; Economic condition; Political system; Plans of Marcos during his term; Public sentiment over the Philippines' participation in the Vietnam War.

Examines the peace and trade policy of the Japanese government towards other nations. Reasons for the opposition of Japan to the plan of the U.S. to turn the country into a rearmed cornerstone of a Northeast Asia Treaty Organization; Comparison of the economic conditions of Japan and the U.S.; Impact of the war reparations of Japan on its trade with the involved country, including the Philippines; Outlook of Japan on U.S. fears of communist expansion in Asia through China; Implications of a possible war between the U.S. and China on the Japanese government.

Focuses on the preference given to Dean Rusk for assuming the role of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's Secretary of State. Information that the Secretary of State must contend with a multitude of little Congresses; Physical appearance of Rusk; Views of Rusk that the U.S. is living in a world it can influence, perhaps, but cannot control.

The article offers instructions on how to use the Linux computer operating system. It covers how to select a Linux distribution to use and provides links to programs such as DistroWatch, Linux Mint, and Ubuntu. Other topics covered include operating Linux from a external hard drive, using Linux in a virtual machine (VM), and creating a desktop environment.

The article discusses the methods of reducing the cost involved in having a Linux operating system as a home computer server. Topics, including virtual private servers (VPSs), network attached storage (NAS) appliances and the use of free, open-source computer software, are discussed.

The article evaluates XPS 13 Developer Edition with Linux operating system laptop and features including technology provider, Intel's Kaby Lake central processing unit (CPU) and Ubuntu 16.04 from computer technology company Dell.

The article talks about care consumers using UNIX-like operating systems such as Mac OS X and Linux need to take as threats though fewer do exist. It talks of keeping the systems updated at least once in two weeks, avoiding open wi-fi networks and prefer a virtual private network (VPN), and install firewalls that denies access to incoming connections. It also suggests to run an antivirus scan, and back up data for easy recovery.

The article offer tips and advice to computer users for blocking political posts and content on the Facebook online social media network. Emphasis is given to topics such as use of the Remove All Politics From Facebook filter, the Social Fixer feed customization tool, and the News Feed Eradicator add-on feature.

The article offers information on projects for Linux computer operating systems with an Ubuntu or Fedora server. Emphasis is given to topics such as customization of workflow, learning how public-key encryption tools function, the use of local backup programs such as rsync, and building network attached storage.

The article discusses five terminal commands that new Linux operating system users need to know. These terminal commands include sudo, package manager tools such as yum, apt, or pacman, systemctl (Systemd), ls, and man. Topics covered include how console commands in Linux show errors and provide the fastest way to update the system.

Focuses on the military role played by Japan. Information that Japan has risen phoenix-like from the ashes of Nagasaki and Hiroshima to be the third biggest industrial power; Report that majority of Japanese think that the US bases are harmful to their country; Dependence of Japanese economy on daily traffic through the Straits of Malacca of 400,000 tons of imported oil, iron ore and coking coal; Reluctance of Japanese to open their home market widely to American products; Assertion that the Japanese resist American pressure to play a bigger military part in Asia, but are uncomfortable that other Asians tend to shrug them off as merely "economic animals."

Expresses concern over the decision of the United States government to return its military bases in Okinawa Island, Japan. Decision following the seizure of U.S. spy ship "Pueblo," by North Korea; Strategic importance of the military bases in Okinawa; Costs involved in the removal of the bases; Use of the island for either conventional or nuclear war; Information on the historical background of Okinawa; Assertion that a firm date for the islands' return ought to be announced before the end of this year.

Focuses on the request made by Prime Minister Chung II Kwon of South Korea to the U.S. government to establish U.S. military bases in South Korea. Reasons for making the request; Details of Operation Focus Retina launched by the U.S.; Cooperation between U.S. and South Korea during the Vietnam War; Demand of South Korea President Park Chung Hee that Washington exert political, economic and other pressures on Japan, so that the Japanese government will realize the necessity for a regional collective defense system; Information on the economic aid given by the U.S. to South Korea; Views of Kwon on the perceived threat from North Korea.

Focuses on the deteriorating law and order situation in Philippines. Inclination of professionals to go to the U.S. in search of better employment opportunities; Lack of work for skilled Filipinos in Philippines; Hatred feeling of Filipinos toward Americans; Efforts of President Ferdinand Marcos to fight for a second term in the presidential race; Allegations on Marcos for almost all types of crimes while he was serving for the first term.

Explains that China's policy toward Hong Kong, a British ruled colony, is indicative of its defense strategy. Clarity of the stand of Great Britain on the issue of whether it will use force should China decides to occupy Hong Kong; Description of the economic and political conditions in Hong Kong as of May 3, 1969; Information on the communist government in China; Flaw in the U.S. Department of Defense's assessment of China's military strategy.

Focuses on the leadership of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore. Acceptance of the Communists as allies in the struggle against colonialism; Implementation of tax increases and cuts in the dearness allowance of government workers; Percentage of the gross national product spent by the country on defense; Claim of power of Lee Kuan Yew's People's Action Party that it found the treasury empty; Success of economic policy by Lee Kuan Yew; Report on Singapore spending only about one percent of gross national product on defense; Relations of Singapore with Japan and Australia; Admiration of United States by prime minister of Singapore; Efforts of Lee Kuan Yew to make his island of immigrants an island of skilled workers.

Describes the cultural change in Bangkok, Thailand. Report that most of Bangkok's traffic fortunately is not by road but by river and canal; View Thailand as a paradise, threatened by Communism; Evidence of American influence on the city; Discussion on a gap between the rich and the poor, an obsession with consumer goods that so far has benefited Japanese and American exporters; Accomplishments of private enterprises.

Investigates the challenges facing the Republican Party should they win the United States presidential election. Reasons why some Republicans are not enthusiastic over the candidacy of Richard Nixon; Implication of a possible end to the Vietnamese conflict on U.S. political administration; Public's association of the Republican Party with recessions; Virtues needed by the coming administration to improve the economic and foreign relations status of the U.S., virtues that according to some political experts, the Republican Party is least acclaimed for; Democratic Senator Charles Percy's belief that Nixon will end the U.S. involvement in Vietnam should he win the election.

Reports that Mark Odom Hatfield, the Republican Senator from Oregon, has been problem for the extremists of his party and his views on the Vietnam war. Opposition by Hatfield to the policy of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson regarding the Vietnam war; Experiences of Hatfield that influenced his views on Vietnam war; Criticism of U.S. President Johnson's administration by Hatfield; Steps to be taken by Hatfield to help end the Vietnam war; Information about the political career of Hatfield; Success of Hatfield during his terms as governor in Oregon.

Focuses on key controversies pertaining to the proposals by United States General Dwight D. Eisenhower to pursue North Vietnamese forces striking at allied positions from the borders of Cambodia and Laos. Concerns of General Westmoreland about Cambodia becoming a major supply route for communist forces; Views of America's allies on increased troop participation in South Vietnam; Military operations; Strategies to prevent the operations of communist forces; Indications of foreign and political relations.

Features Charles H. Percy, a U.S. Republican senator from Illinois. His idea of the ideal Republican ticket for the 1968 elections; Description of his encounter with the right-wing extremists in 1960; Achievements as a legislator; His stance on the Vietnam war.

Profiles Walt Whitman Rostow, professor and presidential adviser to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson on the Vietnam War. Issues supported by Rostow; Views on communism and its role in delaying world peace and modernization; Role of Rostow in the development of the U.S. policy on Vietnam; Names given to Rostow by his critics; Claim of Rostow that he is prone to making generalizations; Opinion on war; Sentiments on regionalism among backward countries; Thoughts on the political situation in Asia.

Looks at the economy and political conditions of Great Britain as of June 1967 and its effect on the global economy and politics. Scenarios describing the diminishing power of Great Britain; View of Great Britain that the chances of a U.S. victory in Vietnam by 1968 are slim; Failure of the British economy to reach the economic growth target of the government; Views on the plan of the British government to build houses and to eliminate scandalous maltreatment of old people and schoolchildren; Opinion of the Tories that socialism and taxes are destroying the initiative of the government.

Offers a look at the military posturing between Israel and its neighboring Arab countries. Explicit support of the Soviet Union to Egypt and Syria against Israel; Sentiments of Israelis on the inaction of the U.S. towards Arab threat of aggression; Leaders of the Arab countries who began rallying support for Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser; Objective of the plan of Nasser to sought to weld the more revolutionary Arab countries into a united force; Errors committed by the Israeli government in response to the attack launched by Syria.

Focuses on key controversies pertaining to the views of U.S. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara on the use of nuclear weapons in Vietnam citing its implications on defense policies and foreign relations. Military strategy of the U.S.; Emphasis on the moral responsibility of the U.S. and its allies relevant to their military strategies; Opinion of McNamara on communist countries; Overview of strategy of McNamara related to European countries; Indications of American military and defense policies and strategies.

Examines the challenges faced by U.S. economic affairs undersecretary Thomas C. Mann in acting as the chief adviser of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson on Latin American issues. Significance of the anti-communist stance of Mann to the negative attitude of Latin Americans towards him; Criticisms against the views of Mann on the reason for the deployment of U.S. troops to the Dominican Republic to fight constitutional rebels in the country; Speculations on an appeal made by Mann to wealthy Latin Americans to promote social justice.

Discusses Chinese politics and situation of Taiwan under the statesman Chiang Kai-shek's son Chiang Ching-kuo. Details of American military aid to Taiwan; Information that the Vietnam war has temporarily boosted the number of American military either based on or passing through Taiwan; Reference to the Sino-Soviet quarrels; Accusations made by Chiang Kai-shek on the leader of Chinese Communist Party Mao Tse-tung for the destruction of Marxism; Information on Sino-Soviet quarrel; Economic growth of Taiwan; Political terror caused by Chiang Ching-kuo.

Focuses on steps taken by Canadian province Nova Scotia to spread education. Annual amount spent by Canada on schooling; Significance of free-school system launched by Nova Scotia in 1864; Approach towards education followed by teachers in Canada; Expenditure of the province on education; Applause of a Canadian teacher when he declared that the computerized teaching package could make the live teacher in the classroom a slave of the mechanized teacher on the TV screen; Concerns of many teachers in the U.S. mechanistic approach to education will leave little room for human values.

Discusses prospects of Canadian politics after completion of tenure of Prime Minister Lester Pearson in April 1968. Chances of Justice Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to succeed Pearson; Impact of possible chances of Trudeau succeeding Pearson on foreign relations between Canada and the U.S.; Domination of the U.S. corporations in the Canadian business industry; Effect of the developments on French and English Canadians in Quebec Province; Views of Canada against the Vietnam War; Prediction that the next Canadian prime minister after Lester Pearson may be a French Canadian, but if he wants to hold Canada together he will have to work closely with the organization Toronto Establishment.

Details a press briefing held by the U.S. State Department on February 26, 1965 to explain the document called "Aggression From the North: The Record of North Vietnam's Campaign to Conquer South Vietnam." Description of life in South Vietnam according to the document; Confusion among the journalists caused by the document's depiction of the infiltrators from North Vietnam; Answers given by the department's spokesman to the journalists' questions about the document.