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The last few years mark a tumultous era for Japan-U.S. relations, including the U.S. led Iraq war and Japan's dispatch of Self-Defense Troops there. Japan's ambassador to Washington since soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the author looks back over the past three years of the bilateral relationship and ahead to the future (Gaiko Forum)

В статье, основанной на широком круге источников, прежде всего архивных, рассматривается роль Советского Союза в кодификации восточного блока, в создании его военно-политической организации в мае 1955 г. ; The article is based on the large amount of archive data. The author analyzes the USSR's role in the Eastern bloc ratification, precisely, in its military and political organization formation on May 1955.

Исходя из теоретических положений, автор обосновывает специфику когнитивного анализа политического дискурса и перспективы его применения, демонстрируя его конкретное проявление на примере анализа двух публичных политических выступлений.According to several theoretical assumptions, the author defines specific nature of cognitive discourse analysis and perspectives of its usage, demonstrating how it works upon the analysis of two public political discourses.

A response to John Bertaux's "What Are the Limits of Liberal Democratic Ideals in Relation to Overcoming Global Inequality and Injustice?" The author argues that if Berteaux wishes to understand the fundamental obstacles to realizing liberal democratic ideals in the developing world, he needs to recognize the role of capitalism in the world system. Adapted from the source document.

According to this article, large parts of Russian society are in motion. The author contends it would be disastrous to let the Russian society surrender to the manipulation of Moscow's power-obsessed elite. But this is exactly what happens when western leaders cajole Vladimir Putin for tactical reasons, instead of criticizing the Kremlin's authoritarian politics. Adapted from the source document.

The author contends that the Pentagon admits in a leaked document that the US failed to "win the hearts and minds" of the Arab and Muslim general public. Moreover, some Arab media are calling for a US withdrawal timetable, while others suspect the US of manipulating the elections. Meanwhile, the US continued to assault Fallujah, which was considered to be counterproductive.

The author discusses the Palestinian and Iraqi elections. She argues that conditions for free Palestinian elections are compromised and ponders the influence of Marwan Barghouti on the prospects of self-government. She also argues that US withdrawal from Iraq is necessary for the Iraqi factions to work out their differences, rebuild the country and hold free elections.

The author predicts that a sectarian war will soon engulf the Middle East & spill over into Europe. Unlike conventional warfare, this war will be more like a civil war, but on a widespread scale. Instead of soldiers, the combatants will be civilians, politicians, & police. The triggers of this war are examined, including the situations in Iraq & Palestine, & the European Union's response to both. J. Kendall

Using as an example a workshop on Islam sponsored by his own university, the author argues that the search for the essential heart of any social movement is a political edeavor insomuch as it is a form of classification that dehistoricizes complex mass social movements, representing them in ways that further the interests of those who carry out the classification.

Draws on personal experience to discuss the exercise of "balance of power" in the New South Wales Parliament. After tracing his path to this position, how the author developed a policy for using his vote on various bills is explained. The issues of cross-bench cooperation and private Members' Bills are addressed, and his participation in CPA tours noted.

В статье рассмотрено положение иностранных учёных в послепетровской России, их отношения с правящей элитой и академической бюрократией. ; The article suggests a review of foreign scientists condition in post-Peter Russia, describes their relations with ruling elite and academical bureaucracy. The author shows that these scientists led a hard straggle for their rights being the initiators of democratic traditions in Russia.

The author describes the ways in which mafia organizations work & the ways in which the Camorra exemplifies the traits of criminal gangs. He discusses the organization, the objectives, the types of activities, & its territorial scope of the Camorra. Much of this information is summarized in a lengthy table at the end of the article. Tables, 1 Map. D. Knaff

The author refers about the actual developments to achieve the Daka Education For All (EFA) goals and selected Millenium Development Goals (MDG). He concentrates on the aspects of Gender and quality. (DIPF/Orig.) ; Der Autor berichtet über den Stand der Entwicklungen zur Erreichung der in Dakar formulierten Education For All (EFA) Ziele und ausgewählter Millenium Development Goals (MDG). Dabei konzentriert er sich auf die Aspekte Gender und Bildungsqualität. (DIPF/Orig.)

This article introduces the National Science Foundation as a potential funding source for social work researchers and describes the experience of one faculty member in seeking funding from this source. The author provides an overview of the foundation, discusses its programmatic structure, proposal preparation, selection criteria, and review process, and presents a summary of a successfully funded proposal.