THE FISSION THING.

Analyzes the rift in U.S. Presidential candidate Bill Clinton's Democratic Party over foreign policy. Reasons why the two objectives of promoting democracy abroad and working through international institutions are not always compatible; Tension between ideals and allies existing in Asia; Rift caused in the situation when economic brain trust gets its hands on diplomatic niceties; Inclination shown by liberals to accelerate a process of demobilization that is already under way; Significance of the view of the military as a pilot project for various desirable domestic programs.