Turkey: EU Reports Pave Way for Qualified Approval of Entry Talks

Two draft reports hope to stimulate negotiations regarding Turkey's conditional accession into EU
Ahto Lobjakas
October 4, 2004

Running Out of Reasons to Say "No" to Turkey

The EU must end its attitude of “expediency, muddle, and short-termism” in membership deliberations
Philip Robins
September 24, 2004

Germany Lobbying for UN Seat

Foreign Minister Fischer joins three other countries in bid to join Security Council
September 24, 2004

France Looks to Strengthen Economic Ties with China

A strategic partnership between the two Security Council members may yield more than simply financial benefits
Frank Ching
October 13, 2004

Dutch Have a Kinder, Gentler Plan

Dedicated to preserving civil liberties at all costs, the Netherlands' anti-terrorism policies prove controversial
Frida Ghitis
September 14, 2004