Plodding, nodding: foreign policy
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Sec of State Warren Christopher's job is not getting any easier but he continues in a determined manner, despite his tendency to go to sleep in public. Violence is increasing in Haiti, and an Israeli-Syria peace agreement seems unlikely. These and other trouble spots are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Uncle Sam wags his finger
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The US is trying to get Jamaica and Barbados to give it the authority to patrol their waters and check suspicious boats for illegal drug smuggling. So far, the two countries want to cooperate, but do not want their sovereignty threatened.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Will East Asia keep its balance?
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East Asian nations' balance of power largely depends on maintaining stable relations between China, Japan and the US. Possible crises include the Taiwan independence movement and hostile relations between North and South Korea.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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