Questions of Timing…

North Korea's recent declaration, that it possesses nuclear weapons and is pulling out of multilateral talks, was strategically timed
William C. Triplett II
February 14, 2005

Beijing Counts Cost of Supporting an Embarrassing Old Friend

The possible undercutting of China's defense guarantee to North Korea indicates an attempt to distance China politically from the regime
Hamish McDonald
February 14, 2005

US Resolution Reveals Distrust of China, EU

Critics view new legislation, which calls for maintenance the EU arms embargo, as third-party meddling
February 4, 2005

Israel, Palestinians Close to Agreement to Reduce Violence

US Secretary of State's first trip to the Middle East focuses on "hard decisions" for Israel and Palestine
Robin Wright
February 7, 2005

Concern on North Korea Brings US Pressure

US diplomacy reaches out to China to help handle the new nuclear threat from North Korea
David Sanger
February 9, 2005
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