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Rogues no more

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The US State Department changed the term it used to characterize relations with Iran, Iraq, Libya and North Korea from rogue states to states of concern. The change in terminology reflects changes with the behavior of the countries in question. An analysis of the changes is presented.

North Korea, Iran, Libya, Management, Iranian foreign relations, United States. Department of State, North Korean foreign relations, Libyan foreign relations

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Frightening fall-out

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This article discusses the collapse of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks at Camp David in 2000. The increased role of the United States in brokering the Oslo process is considered in light of other US-Arab relations in the Middle East, particularly sanctions and bombings of Iraq.

Israel, Israeli foreign relations, United Nations, Middle East Peace Talks, 1991-, Peace negotiations, Israel-Arab conflicts, Arab-Israeli conflicts, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes

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Shield against rogues: missile defence

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This article discusses the issues involved in the US's decision to deploy a limited national missile defense system and seek changes to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia.

China, Russia, Chinese foreign relations, Russian foreign relations, Ballistic missile defenses, Nuclear arms control

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