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Spring 1997
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Cover: Japan's Quest for a New Role

Japan becomes more involved with global affairs in a bid to gain a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. In the process, Japan seeks to reconcile the ideologies of the Peace Constitution.
by Makiko Kitamura

The Swiss Question
Swiss neutrality versus European Union membership: Switzerland continues its internal debate as it faces an uncertain future regarding its relations with the European Union.
by Barbara Niederkofler

  
  Clash of Personalities
Bangladesh's fragile democracy must face several challenges in the years to come. Conflicts between the prime minister and the leader of the opposition could shatter the progress made so far.
by Aiyaz Husain and Zaki Wahhaj

The Rise of Authoritarianism
As economies of Central and Eastern Europe continue their decline, authoritarianism is gaining legitimacy. As a result, the democratic principles of human rights and free press are coming under attack.
by David Newsom
Pipeline Dreams
The promise of oil has drawn Moscow, Ankara, and Teran into a fight for ifluence in Central Asia. The nations of Central Asia, however, are determined to chart their own courses.
by Sabba Sobhani

Cloak and Dagger
The fall of the Soviet Union has created new challenges for the Western intelligence community. Border disputes, missing weapons, political instability, and Kremlin power struggles require observation.
by Erik Weiss

GRANDSTANDS

Commentary about events around the world
Disputed Islands by Aslihan Unaldi
Cote d'Ivoire's Golden Horizon by Chris Lee
Korean Workers United by Dongwook Kim
Ein Volk (One People) by Cody Constable
Two Nations, One Birthright by Anastasia Tavoulareas

Point/Counterpoint: Swiss Banks

An Unfair Portrayal by Barbara Niederkofler
An Unacceptable Pace by Inna Resnick