Europe Acts Against US Effort on Ports

In an ongoing debate over the reach of the European Union’s authority over the sovereignty of its member states, the EU is taking legal action against four members for agreeing to bilateral trade deals with the United States.
Gregory Couch
January 28, 2003

Allies Face a Fresh Crisis

Cracks over Iraq widen to NATO
Joseph Fitchett
February 10, 2003

U.S. Combat Force of 1,700 is Headed to the Philippines

Pentagon officials announce plans to help Manila combat terrorist groups.
Eric Schmitt
February 21, 2003

Stepping into a Burgeoning Gap

A US- and UK-led war on Iraq will bring political, economic, and social turmoil to Egypt and the Middle East. In Egypt, opposition to war is mounting in the streets.
Amira Howeidy
January 29, 2003

To China, North Korea Looks Radioactive

Though the US had hoped China would help resolve the North Korea crisis, Beijing has remained passive.
Joseph Kahn
February 2, 2003